Shannon to Reykjavík (SNN–KEF) — 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: Jul 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–KEF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 920 miles in 4h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→KEF | DUB→KEF | BFS→KEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 121 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 4h | 2h 35m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Irish passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for unlimited stays as EEA citizens. Iceland is in the Schengen Area via the EEA Agreement, and while Ireland is not a Schengen member, EU/EEA nationals face no time restrictions. A valid Irish passport is required. Passport control on arrival is quick for EU nationals.
For stays beyond 3 months, register with Registers Iceland (Thjodskra) to obtain a kennitala (national ID number), which is required for employment, banking, and healthcare. Registration requires proof of employment or sufficient funds and health insurance. EU/EEA citizens can work without a separate permit. Applications are submitted at district commissioner offices (Syslumenn).
Direct flights from Dublin to Reykjavik Keflavik run about 3 hours on Icelandair. Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), trading at roughly 138 ISK per $1 or 150 ISK per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small villages. Cash is almost never needed. No vaccination requirements. Keflavik Airport is 50 km from Reykjavik, with the Flybus shuttle costing ISK 3,499 (about EUR 23) one way. Tap water is safe and excellent, though hot tap water may smell of sulfur (geothermal source).
SNN–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to KEF
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
SNN to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to KEF is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).