Passenger numbers up 8% at Cork Airport

Passenger numbers at Cork Airport increased by 8% last year to just over 2.2m as new routes and airlines make their mark.

The increase comes on the back of a year which saw a positive reversal in the fortunes of the airport, including the addition of nine new routes and three new airlines.

Figures released by the airport show growth across all markets. Some of the biggest increases were on routes involving Spain and Portugal which experienced rises of 13.5% and 35.5% respectively.