Cork Airport announced the three millionth passenger milestone was surpassed nearly two months earlier than in 2024 on 30 October. 2025 will officially be the busiest year in Cork Airport’s 64-year history, with passenger numbers expected to beat all previous records and the airport on course to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport for a second year running.
Hannah Davison became Cork Airport’s three millionth passenger of 2025. Hannah, who was travelling in the company of her children Joshua and Emily, arrived from London Gatwick on Ryanair flight FR7722 which touched down shortly after 12:30. Travelling to Cork to visit her family, Hannah was met on arrival by airport management and presented with a luxury hamper and a bottle of champagne from Cork Airport Duty Free to celebrate the significant milestone.
daa CEO, Kenny Jacobs said “When Cork Airport celebrated its three millionth passenger of 2024 in December of last year, I said that Cork Airport will experience an even better year in 2025. That prediction has certainly come to fruition with passenger numbers crossing the three million mark almost two months earlier than last year! As Europe’s Best Regional Airport, it’s very clear why Cork Airport is experiencing such success. With no less than six new routes added this year, welcoming a new airline partner and delivering consistently high customer satisfaction ratings, more and more customers from across the South of Ireland are discovering the joy of flying from Cork. Well done to all the team at Cork Airport!”.
Cork Airport has become the airport of choice for consumers from across the South of Ireland with the former traditional catchment area of Munster now extending to incorporate counties in south Leinster such as Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, and Kildare.
Cork reported significant growth in passenger traffic across some key markets with a 13% increase in passengers travelling to and from the UK, a 51% increase in passengers travelling to and from and Germany, a 34% increase in passengers travelling to and from Spain; and a 21% increase in passengers travelling to and from Switzerland.
Image Credit: Cork Airport/David Creedon
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