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Cork Airport is gearing up for a bustling August Bank Holiday weekend, with passenger traffic expected to increase by 5% compared to the same period in 2023. Over 65,000 passengers are anticipated to travel through the airport, with Friday, August 2 projected to be the busiest day.
This surge in passenger numbers aligns with a broader trend of growth at Cork Airport. To date, over 1.71 million passengers have flown to and from the airport in 2024, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. The airport is on track to welcome a record-breaking 3 million passengers by the end of the year.
Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport, said:
“With passenger numbers tracking ahead of 2023 levels, we have seen remarkable performance on our routes from our key source markets this summer. Traffic flying between Ireland and Spain, Germany, France, and Portugal have all seen a marked increase, which is very positive for both inbound and outbound tourism. Our new services have also been experiencing very strong demand. August is typically one of our busiest months of the year and I am confident that the same level of demand for services at Cork Airport will remain strong throughout the coming month. All the team at Cork Airport look forward to welcoming the many tens of thousands of passengers, whether arriving or departing, over the August Bank Holiday weekend.”
The influx of international visitors is partly due to several major festivals and events taking place across Cork and the South of Ireland. Highlights include the LGBT+ Pride Festival in Cork, the Spraoi International Street Arts Festival, and the All Together Now music festival in Waterford. These events are expected to draw tens of thousands of tourists to the region.
Passenger numbers on continental European routes have shown significant increases compared to 2023. Flights to and from Spain have seen a 21% rise, Germany 23%, France 21%, and Portugal 12%.
To ensure a smooth travel experience, Cork Airport has issued five helpful travel tips for passengers this August Bank Holiday weekend:
- Arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled flight departure time.
- Allow ample time if you are checking in at the airport or checking in a bag. For Aer Lingus and Ryanair passengers, convenient self-service bag drop kiosks are available.
- If you have liquids, gels, or pastes in your hand luggage, make sure they are less than 100ml and are contained in a single, clear, plastic bag. (Remember, one bag per passenger!)
- At security screening, remove any liquids, gels, pastes, and any large electronic items (laptops, tablets, game consoles, etc.) from your hand luggage and place them in a tray provided.
- Use Cork Airport’s handy WhatsApp flight information feature to receive real-time flight information direct to your phone. The feature can be accessed on the “Departures” or “Arrivals” pages on corkairport.com.
Given the high demand for car parking during this busy period, passengers are also advised to book their car parking in advance on corkairport.com.