Flights Alicante → Shannon
ALC → SNN
How long is the flight from Alicante to Shannon?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Alicante and Shannon, connecting a city with an airport that opened in 1967 to one with a more established facility dating back to 1942. The destination airport serves over 1.4 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.
The Alicante (ALC) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Shannon (SNN) heads north for about 1,728 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Shannon it is 0.9 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating ALC-SNN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALC-SNN
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Alicante-Shannon route is about 1,728 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
