Cork Airport celebrates three millionth passenger this year

Cork Airport has celebrated their three millionth passenger this year, two months ahead of last year.

The milestone passenger, Hannah Davison, was travelling in the company of her children Joshua and Emily and arrived from London Gatwick on Ryanair flight FR7722 which touched down shortly after 12:30.

Travelling to Cork to visit her family, Hannah was met on arrival by airport management and presented with a luxury hamper and a bottle of champagne from Cork Airport Duty Free to celebrate the significant milestone.

With 14% passenger traffic growth in the year-to-date, the three millionth passenger milestone was surpassed nearly two months earlier than in 2024.

2025 will officially be the busiest year in Cork Airport’s 64-year history, with passenger numbers expected to beat all previous records and the airport on course to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport for a second year running.

Kenny Jacobs, daa CEO, said: “When Cork Airport celebrated its three millionth passenger of 2024 in December of last year, I said that Cork Airport will experience an even better year in 2025.

“That prediction has certainly come to fruition with passenger numbers crossing the three million mark almost two months earlier than last year!” Roy O’Driscoll, Cork Airport’s deputy managing director said: “It’s a momentous milestone for all at Cork Airport, who day-in and day-out, go to great lengths to ensure that each of our passengers has an enjoyable airport experience – whether that be arriving or departing.

“We’re keenly aware of the airport’s importance in providing vital connectivity to the region and over the next number of years, all our passengers will see the many improvements we are making to the airport as part of our €200 million capital development plan.” 

In the year-to-date, there was significant growth in passenger traffic across some key markets with a 13% increase in passengers travelling to and from the UK, a 51% increase in passengers travelling to and from and Germany, a 34% increase in passengers travelling to and from Spain; and a 21% increase in passengers travelling to and from Switzerland.