A total of 3.1 million passengers flew to and from Cork Airport last year, one of the busiest years in the airport's 63-year history.
2024 marked another successful year of double-digit growth with passenger traffic up 10% on the previous year, with the airport welcomed its three millionth passenger shortly before Christmas.
Some of the best performing routes throughout 2024 included Paris Beauvais, Valencia, Barcelona, Faro, Rhodes, London Gatwick, Malaga, Lanzarote, Palma, and Reus while there were significantly higher amounts of passengers traveling to and from some of Cork Airport’s key European markets.
Passenger traffic to and from Poland increased by 33%; traffic to and from Spain increased by 20%; traffic to and from France increased by 19% and traffic to and from Germany increased by 12%.
According to the airport, 95% of passengers cleared security screening in 15 minutes or less.
It said there were further improvements to the overall passenger experience during the year, including additional seating, more charging points, and a new suite of electric vehicle charging points.
Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy said: "In 2025, we’re embarking on a number of capital projects to grow and improve the airport infrastructure and cater for the planned growth we have in the year ahead and the years following."
The airport will offer direct services to 14 countries with 56 routes, operated by nine scheduled airlines this year.
