Shannon Airport saw 1.17 million passengers in the first half of this year, a 12% increase on the same time last year, on the back of an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.
The Co Clare airport also recorded its busiest day in 17 years on Sunday 28 June, when 11,400 passengers travelled through Shannon – a 22% increase on last year’s busiest day.
Shannon Airport now operates 40 services to destinations across Europe, the UK and the US, the highest number in 17 years.
With two million seats available, the airport’s Summer schedule this year is one of its most extensive in years. New routes for 2026 include Rome, Warsaw, Poznań, Madrid with Ryanair, and Frankfurt with new airline partner Discover Airlines.
Shannon has also increased capacity on a range of routes, with additional frequencies to Manchester, Alicante, Barcelona Reus, Lanzarote and Malta with Ryanair.
Transatlantic services have also expanded, most notably on the Aer Lingus Boston route which has increased from seven to ten flights per week from May to July.
Ray O’Driscoll, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said that growth at Shannon Airport is being driven by real demand, supported by new routes and more choice for passengers, reflecting the confidence of its airline partners and the strength of the region as a tourism and business destination.
“Our focus now is on capitalising on this momentum by continuing to grow connectivity and deliver a high-quality experience for passengers travelling through Shannon,” he added.
The Shannon Airport Group continues to invest in infrastructure, sustainability and the passenger experience, with a multi-million-euro capital programme underway across the airport and the Shannon Airport Business Park.
