The Shannon Airport Group has published its 2025 Annual Report, marking a year of strong airport passenger growth, solid financial performance, and significant investment across Shannon Airport and the Shannon Airport Business Park while achieving its energy‑efficiency target.
Strong Airport Passenger Growth
Passenger numbers surpassed 2.3 million in 2025, up 9% year on year and 34% above 2019 pre‑pandemic levels, making 2025 Shannon Airport’s best year in 16 years and its fifth consecutive year of growth. There was strong growth in European services in 2025, which were up 13%. UK traffic increased by 8%, with Heathrow passenger volumes reaching an 18-year high in 2025. Airline confidence strengthened further, with the route network set to expand to 40 routes in 2026, the largest in over 17 years. This includes five new European services to Rome, Warsaw, Madrid, Poznań and Frankfurt. The airport’s five transatlantic routes to New York, Newark, Boston and Chicago continue to play a central role in Shannon Airport’s offering.
During 2025, the Group continued to receive industry recognition, with Shannon Airport named as Ireland’s No.1 Airport Brand for the third consecutive year and the Group receiving national award recognition for airport operations and sustainability excellence.
A Year of Strong Investment and Delivery
The Group invested more than €20 million in 2025, bringing total investment over the past decade to almost €200 million, with a further €40 million planned for projects across the Group in 2026. Planned developments include extensive upgrades to the airport’s immigration area and baggage hall, enhancements to taxiway infrastructure, and a thermal, energy‑efficient facelift to the outside of the terminal building.
The Shannon Airport Business Park, home to over 300 companies and 10,000 employees, continued to perform strongly, nearing full occupancy and attracting high‑value, innovation‑led tenants. In November 2025, construction commenced on a €13 million commercial property development, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to sustainable growth and job creation. The project will deliver two state-of-the-art industrial units, Blocks Y & Z, adding approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of flexible, sustainable space available for lease at one of Ireland’s premier business locations.
Achieving Energy-Efficiency Target 5 Years Early
Sustainability remained central to the Group’s strategy and major milestones were reached in 2025: The Group met its 2030 energy‑efficiency target five years early (reducing energy consumption by 57% since 2009); reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% since 2018; achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation; and launched Ireland’s first airfield‑based solar PV farm, capable of supplying up to 20% of airport electricity needs.
Commenting on the results, the Interim CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll, said: “2025 was a positive year for the Group. We delivered strong passenger growth, strengthened international connectivity and continued investment in our infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. We are encouraged by our financial performance, and with our growing asset base, we are on a solid financial footing to launch the next phase of our development strategy. These results reflect the continued support of our stakeholders, partners and customers, and the exceptional commitment of our teams.” Looking to the future, Mr O’Driscoll added, “We are well-positioned to deliver long‑term value for the region and the country. We will continue to expand our route network, enhancing connectivity and delivering a positive experience for every passenger. Our property portfolio will support both multinational investment and indigenous enterprise, driving economic growth across the region. While global uncertainty continues to be a significant factor, our focus is firmly on long-term growth, regional development, advancing our sustainability goals and delivering for the communities we serve.”
