Shannon to Faro (SNN–FAO) — 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–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,085 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→FAO | ORK→FAO | NOC→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 62 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 19 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 30m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Irish passport holders enter Portugal 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 processed quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) and apply for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE at SEF (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) or its successor agency AIMA. The fee is EUR 15. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Portuguese NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal) from a Financas office is needed for banking, renting, phone contracts, and almost everything else. Getting a NIF takes about 30 minutes in person.
Direct flights from Dublin to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes on Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal. Porto and Faro also have direct year-round service, with Faro particularly busy in summer. Portugal uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. No vaccination requirements. Portugal has a large Irish expat community, especially in Lisbon and the Algarve. Irish driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 6 months of establishing residence.
SNN–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to FAO
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to FAO is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,746 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, London Gatwick and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cork (ORK), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).