Christmas has come early for Shannon Airport this year as it surpasses 2 million passengers for the first time since 2009. This milestone underscores the airport’s ongoing growth and its pivotal role as an international gateway along the Wild Atlantic Way. This achievement comes after a dynamic year, marked by a strong summer season that solidified Shannon Airport’s position as a key player in connectivity.
Shannon Airport’s success can be attributed to strategic route expansions and increased capacity. During the summer season, the airport added 200,000 seats across select routes and boosted frequencies on nine popular services, including Alicante, Faro, Malaga, and Lanzarote. The growth continued into the winter schedule, with Ryanair adding 30,000 extra seats across five services. Today, Shannon Airport offers 33 routes connecting 11 countries in the EU, UK, and US. A key highlight of 2024 was the resumption of Delta Airlines’ New York/JFK daily seasonal service in May, meeting strong demand for direct flights between the West of Ireland and the United States.
Commenting on the milestone, the CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine said, “We are delighted to announce that over 2 million passengers have travelled through Shannon Airport in 2024. It’s been 15 years since we last reached this milestone. It’s a testament to our dedicated team and our unwavering commitment to delivering seamless and memorable travel experiences. We look forward to continuing to drive growth and to provide world class services to our passengers in 2025.”
