Shannon to Budapest (SNN–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SNN–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,293 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 7M8 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→BUD | DUB→BUD | BFS→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 121 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 13 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 55m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 7:00 PM in Budapest.
Irish passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens are waved through quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the regional immigration office (Bevandorlasi es Menekultugyi Hivatal) within 93 days. EU citizens receive a registration certificate for a fee of HUF 1,000 (about EUR 2.50). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Hungarian tax number (adoszam) from the NAV tax office is needed for employment and banking.
Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair and Wizz Air. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 395 HUF per EUR 1. Card payments are widely accepted in Budapest, but carry cash for smaller shops and rural areas. No vaccination requirements. Budapest has an extensive and cheap public transport system (monthly pass HUF 9,500, about EUR 24). Tap water is safe throughout Hungary.
SNN–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to BUD
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to BUD is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,293 miles (2,080 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, London Stansted and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).