One-millionth passenger of 2023 to arrive in Cork Airport ahead of bank holiday weekend

This weekend will also see the commencement of Ryanair's largest summer schedule at Cork airport, with five new routes operating across Europe

A Ryanair Boeing 737 prepares to depart for London Stansted at dawn in Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland. - Picture; David Creedon

Cork airport is set to welcome its one-millionth passenger of 2023 today as the airport prepares for a busy June Bank holiday weekend. 

As the peak summer season begins, more than 56,500 passengers are expected throughout the long weekend. Making a full recovery from pre-pandemic levels, passenger numbers this year represent a 3% increase since 2019, and a 13% rise in annual terms.