Shannon Airport said its passenger numbers increased by 7% to over 1.04 million passengers in the first six months of the year.
The airport said today’s figures reflect its continued growth and its vital role as a key international gateway for Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Shannon Airport now operates a network of 38 routes to 12 countries.
Ryanair recently announced the addition of a fourth based aircraft at Shannon, along with three new routes to Lapland, Madeira, and Madrid, and increased frequencies on six existing services.
These developments are expected to further enhance connectivity and drive continued growth in the second half of the year.
Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said that as the airport continues to deliver strong growth and expand its international reach, it is vital that the new National Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport.
“With the right policy support, we can unlock even greater connectivity, drive regional economic development, and ensure balanced growth across the country,” she said.
To support its this growth, the airport recently completed the addition of 1,000 new car parking spaces – part of a wider €30m investment programme across Shannon Airport and the Shannon Airport Business Park.
