Shannon Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14 per cent jump on the same time last year, as the popularity of St. Brigid’s bank holiday getaways soars.
The early long weekend is encouraging travellers to swap the January blues for blue skies, with the airport’s Lanzarote and Malaga flights among the most in-demand.
Passengers are also opting for city breaks with the Spanish capital Madrid, which joined Shannon Airport’s 2025 winter schedule with twice-weekly flights on Saturdays and Tuesdays, proving popular for a long weekend of culture and cuisine.
Director of Shannon Airport, Niall Kearns, said, “We’re delighted to see such a strong start to 2026. A 14 per cent jump in passenger numbers for the St. Brigid’s bank holiday period highlights just how eager people are to take advantage of winter sun and short breaks.
"We have year-round options to the Canary Islands, Spain, and Madeira, so people are really spoilt for choice when they fly from here. This year we’ll have 40 routes from Shannon, which, when put together with our award-winning customer service and hassle-free experience from the car park to the gate, means we’re looking forward to a really busy and successful 2026.”
Of the 40 routes available from Shannon Airport in 2026, 5 new services are included in the upcoming summer schedule, including Rome, Warsaw, Poznan, and the continuation of Madrid with Ryanair.
In April, Discover Airlines launched its new, twice-weekly route to Frankfurt, offering onward connections to Lufthansa’s global network.
An expanded daily summer service to Boston with Aer Lingus also offers more choice for transatlantic travellers, with over 350,000 seats available to the US from Shannon Airport for Summer 2026.
