Cork Airport flights reach 75% capacity ahead of busy summer season

Having full recovered from the pandemic, passenger numbers at Cork Airport were up by 10% compared to 2019

In total, 1,900 flights were reported at Cork Airport just last month. File Picture; Larry Cummins

Average flight capacity at Cork airport rose to 75% last month, with more than 262,000 passengers travelling through the airport ahead of its summer schedule. 

Having achieved a full recovery earlier this year, passenger numbers remain notably higher than pre-covid levels, with May figures reflecting a 10% increase since 2019.