Mostly sunny
Weather Upgrade · right now
+10°C
Shannon 10° CloudFaro and the Algarve 20° Sunshine
Cloud → Sunshine
Jumper off, sunglasses on.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
“10°C warmer for 2h 40m in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”
- 10°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 4 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 8 hours of sun a day, against 3
- Short hop: 2h 40m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Mondays only. Miss that and you're waiting for the next one. Just Ryanair on this one, from what we can see.”
Shannon to Faro and the Algarve, in short
Ryanair flies once a week, on Mondays, leaving around 18:35. The flight takes about 2h 40m.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair, flying on Mondays. Fares found for December.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 21:45.
Your options
Shannon or another airport?
Compared with Shannon: Dublin flies on Mondays and Thursdays, is about €98 cheaper at its cheapest than Shannon and is about a 2h 30m drive away. Cork flies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, is about €59 cheaper at its cheapest than Shannon and is about a 1h 45m drive away. Knock is about a 2h drive away. Kerry is about a 2h drive away.
Dublin
- Days
- Mon, Thu
- Airline
- Ryanair and Aer Lingus
- From
- €103
- Drive from here
- 2h 30m
Cork
- Days
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Airline
- Ryanair and Aer Lingus
- From
- €142
- Drive from here
- 1h 45m
Flying from Shannon
The honest airport tips
- Shannon is usually quick through security, but give yourself time on busy summer mornings.
- US flights clear US immigration at Shannon before take-off, so you land as a local. Have your passport handy and your patience ready.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier.
The place
Faro and the Algarve, the honest verdict“Golf, grilled fish and a sunburnt man from Mullingar. Grand.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about Faro and the AlgarveWhere to stay in Faro
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The trip
Shannon to Faro and the Algarve in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offSeven ideasShannon to Faro and the Algarve
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Shannon to Faro and the Algarve?
About 2h 40m direct, with Ryanair.
Which days are there flights from Shannon to Faro and the Algarve?
Recently, flights have gone on Mondays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Faro and the Algarve?
No. It’s on the same time as Ireland, so no fiddling with your watch.