Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Passengers travelling over the Bank Holiday period are advised to arrive two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before long-haul departures. It is also strongly advised to pre-book parking online (shannonairport.ie ) ahead of what will be an exceptionally busy weekend.
Strong perfomance
This increase continues the airport's strong performance this year, with more than 1.04 million passengers passing through the airport during the first six months of the year. This figure translates to a 7 per cent year-on-year increase.
Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said, "We're delighted to see such strong demand this August Bank Holiday period. The increase in passenger numbers is a clear sign that our investments in connectivity, infrastructure and customer experience are paying off. Shannon is thriving, and we’re proud to be playing a key role in supporting tourism and business across the region."
A number of developments have contributed to this growth, including a newly extended Ryanair flight schedule with new routes flying to Lapland, Maderia and Madrid and a €30 million investment programme which is currently underway.
