Shannon to Funchal (SNN–FNC) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
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–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,437 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Funchal from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→FNC | DUB→FNC | BFS→FNC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 121 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 45m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · FNC: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 6:00 PM in Funchal.
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–FNC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to FNC
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair.
SNN to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to FNC is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,437 miles (2,312 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, Edinburgh and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).