Shannon to Gander (SNN–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNN–YQX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. HTT leads the route. The flight covers 1,975 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gander from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→YQX | DUB→YQX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h | 4h 44m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · YQX: NDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 2.5:00 PM in Gander.
Irish passport holders enter Canada visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. An eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required before boarding flights to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7, is valid for 5 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at canada.ca/eta. Most approvals come within minutes, though some take several days. The eTA is not required for land or sea entry from the US.
Passport must be valid for the duration of the intended stay (Canada does not enforce a 6-month validity rule). At the border, CBSA officers may ask about the purpose of your visit, length of stay, accommodation, and ties to Ireland. Have a return ticket accessible. The 6-month stay can sometimes be extended from within Canada by applying online before it expires (processing fee CAD 100). Working Holiday visas under the IEC (International Experience Canada) program are available to Irish citizens aged 18 to 35.
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SNN–YQX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to YQX
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Gander International Airport (YQX) are connected by nonstop service from HTT. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to YQX ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,975 miles (3,179 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB).