Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport rose by 11% to reach 2.9 million in March, despite the cancellation of 284 flights due to events in the Middle East.
Dublin Airport noted that volumes were consistently high throughout the month, with 12 days recording more than 100,000 travellers compared with five days the same time last year.
The busiest day for travel was Sunday, March 15, when more than 114,000 passengers passed through Dublin Airport.
The most popular routes during the month were London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Manchester, London Gatwick and London Stansted.
Dublin Airport said that about 55,000 passengers were impacted by events in the Middle East last month.
It also said that March marked the 12th consecutive month of passenger growth after the temporary suspension of the passenger cap last April when the High Court advised the aviation regulator not to take it into account when allocating slots to airlines.
The final decision of the European courts on this matter is due soon.
Gary McLean, Managing Director of Dublin Airport, said the airport continues to see strong demand for travel.
“Our teams are working closely with airline and operational partners to ensure we are well prepared for the busy summer period ahead,” he said.
“The start of our summer schedule on March 29 means more 100,000-passenger days are on the way,” he noted.
“Dublin Airport continues to invest in passenger improvements, with the renovation of our 51st and Green lounge now completed and our refurbished Phoenix lounge and new Fast Track in Terminal 1 due to open in April,” he added.
