Ryanair routes and private jets see Kerry Airport rebound

Outside of Dublin and Shannon Airports in 2021, Kerry had the highest private jet aviation aircraft movements in the State

CEO of Kerry Airport John Mulhern: 'We can proclaim with much conviction that the doldrums of the past two years are, for now, behind us.' Picture: Domnick Walsh

New passenger figures show Kerry Airport is recovering strongly from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For 2021, the 53-year-old airport at Farranfore is reporting an operating profit of almost €2.5m, with private jet business now the highest in the State after Dublin and Shannon.

And despite initial concern, passenger numbers on the Kerry to Dublin route now operated by Ryanair on a commercial basis are increasing substantially, the airport revealed.