ALMOST 50,000 passengers are expected to travel through Shannon Airport this October Bank Holiday weekend, heading to destinations across the UK, Europe and the US.
This marks a nine per cent increased compared to the same period last year.
The end of October also signals the launch of Shannon Airport’s winter schedule, which this year features three exciting new Ryanair routes and increased frequency on six existing popular services.
Highlights of the weekend include the inaugural flight to Lapland on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th October – perfect for some early Christmas magic.
The following day, Tuesday 28th October, sees the first flight to Madrid, offering passengers a sunny escape to the Spanish capital.
For those enchanted by the Portuguese island of Madeira over the summer, the new year-round service now makes winter visits possible.
Shannon Airport will offer 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 nine per cent 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”, Mr Kearns added.
Passengers are also encouraged to download the Shannon Airport App and pre-book parking for the best rates and availability.