Flights Faro → Shannon
FAO → SNN
How long is the flight from Faro to Shannon?
The flight from Faro (FAO) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 2h 36m. 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 Faro and Shannon, using aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800. Shannon Airport, the destination, has been in operation since 1942 and currently handles approximately 1,418,084 passengers annually.
The Faro (FAO) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Aer Lingus, Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.2/100 (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 Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Faro (FAO) to Shannon (SNN) heads north for about 1,746 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 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% |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating FAO-SNN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FAO-SNN
The flight from Faro (FAO) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 2h 36m. 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 2 airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Shannon, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Faro-Shannon route is about 1,746 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.
