46,000 passengers are to travel through Shannon Airport this October Bank Holiday weekend.
Representing a nine percent increase on the same period last year, passenger numbers at Shannon Airport are up once again as part of an upward trend in growth throughout 2025.
This spike also coincides with the launch of Shannon Airport’s winter
schedule at the end of October which features three new Ryanair routes and increased frequency on six existing popular services.
Shannon’s inaugural flight to Lapland takes off on Monday with the first flight to Madrid on Tuesday while the new all-year round Madeira service remains part of the schedule.
As part of its winter schedule, Shannon has over 220 weekly flights to 24 destinations. Travellers can choose from a wide range of options including Aer Lingus routes to New York, Boston and Paris, and Ryanair services to Lanzarote, Liverpool, Malaga, Manchester, and many more.
Commenting on the busy Bank Holiday ahead, Airport Director of Shannon Airport, Niall Kearns said, “We’ve had a fantastic start to 2025 and an exceptionally busy summer, so it’s great to see that momentum continue into the Halloween Bank Holiday. Achieving a 9% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year is a strong indicator of the confidence travellers have in Shannon Airport as we roll out our winter schedule”.
“Our team is ready to make sure that every passenger has a hassle-free start to their journey. We’re especially excited to welcome those flying to Lapland – hopefully they’ll put in a good word for us with Santa,” he added.
Passengers are encouraged to download the Shannon Airport App and pre-book parking for the best rates and availability.
