Shannon Airport sees busiest year since 2009

Airport makes the case for permanent inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme

Shannon Airport had a strong growth surge in 2023, with 1.958 million passengers welcomed to the airport, a 29% increase on 2022 activity.

Passenger numbers through Shannon Airport increased by 29% to 1.95 million last year, its highest level since 2009.

The airport reported growth in air services across all markets, with passenger numbers to and from continental Europe rising 41% to more than 748,000. UK traffic increased by 31% to 838,000, while transatlantic passenger numbers increased by 24% to 296,000.