Shannon Airport Group reports pre-tax profits of €30.5m

Shannon carried more than 2.3m passengers in 2025

The airfield at Shannon Airport. Shannon Airport Group has reported pre-tax profits of €30.5m after the company carried more than 2.3m passengers in 2025.

Shannon Airport Group has reported pre-tax profits of €30.5m after the company carried more than 2.3m passengers in 2025, its best travel numbers in 16 years.

The MidWest airport group published its annual report on Thursday, which showed turnover increased by 7% on 2024 to €78.4m, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at €19.3m, up 6% on 2024. 

“2025 was a positive year for the group," interim chief executive Ray O'Driscoll said. "We delivered strong passenger growth, strengthened international connectivity and continued investment in our infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.

"We are encouraged by our financial performance, and with our growing asset base, we are on a solid financial footing to launch the next phase of our development strategy. These results reflect the continued support of our stakeholders, partners and customers, and the exceptional commitment of our teams.”

Passenger numbers above 2.3m were up 9% year on year and 34% above 2019 pre‑pandemic levels, markiung a fifth consecutive year of growth. European services were up 13% while UK traffic increased by 8%, with Heathrow passenger volumes reaching an 18-year high. Shannon's network expanded to 40 routes in 2026 including new European services to Rome, Warsaw, Madrid, Poznan, and Frankfurt. Shannon said the five transatlantic routes to New York, Newark, Boston, and Chicago continue to play a central role in the airport’s offering.

The group invested more than €20m in 2025 and a further €40m is planned for projects this year. Developments include upgrades to the airport’s immigration area and baggage hall, enhancements to taxiway infrastructure, and a thermal, energy‑efficient facelift to the outside of the terminal building.

“These investments will support smoother, more resilient airport operations while also improving comfort, efficiency and first impressions for passengers arriving at the airport,” said Mr O’Driscoll.

The report said Shannon Airport Business Park continued to perform strongly, nearing full occupancy, and attracting high‑value, innovation‑led tenants. The business park is home to over 300 companies and 10,000 employees. In November 2025, construction commenced on a €13m commercial property development to deliver two state-of-the-art industrial units, Blocks Y and Block Z, adding approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of sustainable space available for lease.

Shannon Airport Group said it has met its 2030 energy‑efficiency target five years early, reducing energy consumption by 57% since 2009, and scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% since 2018. Its airfield‑based solar PV farm which opened last November will supply up to 20% of the airport electricity needs.

“We are well positioned to deliver long‑term value for the region and the country. We will continue to expand our route network, enhancing connectivity and delivering a positive experience for every passenger," said Mr O'Driscoll. "Our property portfolio will support both multinational investment and indigenous enterprise, driving economic growth across the region. While global uncertainty continues to be a significant factor, our focus is firmly on long-term growth, regional development, advancing our sustainability goals and delivering for the communities we serve.”