A view of the airfield at Shannon Airport. More than 2.3 million passengers travelled through State-owned Shannon Airport last year, which was the highest number in 16 years and up 9 per cent on 2024. The Shannon Airport Group said the increase came during a year of “major investment” and new routes. Shannon Airport will operate 40 routes in 2026 to destinations across Europe, the US and UK. [ Shannon Airport and air traffic control operators object to Clare wind farmOpens in new window ]Passenger growth in 2025 was assisted by new routes and expanded services, the company said.

Source: The Irish Times January 13, 2026 03:54 UTC