Celebrations at Shannon Airport as it reaches major passenger milestone
Shannon Airport says its success can be attributed to strategic route expansions and increased capacity over the past 12 months
Christmas has come early for Shannon Airport this year as it has surpassed 2 million passengers for the first time since 2009.
Achieving the milestone underscores the airport’s ongoing growth and its pivotal role as an international gateway to the Mid-West region and along the Wild Atlantic Way.
The achievement comes after a dynamic year at Shannon Airport, marked by a strong summer season that solidified its position as a key player in connectivity.
Commenting on the passenger figures, Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, commented: "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.”
Shannon Airport says its success can be attributed to strategic route expansions and increased capacity over the past 12 months.
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 to 11 countries in the EU, UK, and US.
