Flights Shannon → Alicante
SNN → ALC
Route overview
The flight route operates from Shannon, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1942, to Alicante, where the destination airport, which opened in 1967, sees over thirteen million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Shannon (SNN) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Shannon (SNN) to Alicante (ALC) heads south-east for about 1,728 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating SNN-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SNN-ALC
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 Shannon-Alicante 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.
