Passenger Numbers At Shannon Airport are continuing to climb this Christmas.
Over 125,000 passengers are due to pass through the Clare facility over the festive period, marking an increase of 10% on the same time last year.
The busiest travel days are expected to be Friday, December 19th and Friday January 2nd, when over 8,000 passengers will be travelling home for Christmas and heading back after the festivities.
To set the festive tone, passengers arriving between tomorrow and Sunday will be greeted with live performances from local choirs, including St Aidan’s National School, St. Flannan’s Senior Choir, the Denis Liddy Group, Timahoe Male Choir and the Shannon Gospel Choir.
Passengers departing in the coming days are invited to spread the joy by making a wish, or leaving a message for a loved one, on the Wishing Tree in the Transit Lounge.
Airport Director of Shannon Airport, Niall Kearns said “We’re delighted to welcome over 125,000 passengers this Christmas – a 10% increase on last year and ending 2025 on the same upward trajectory of passenger numbers that we’ve seen across the past 12 months.
“Christmas at Shannon is always a special time as people gather to meet loved ones returning home for the festive season, and families reunite in Arrivals.
“Our team works really hard to make the experience of flying to and from Shannon at Christmas as festive and friendly as possible, and we look forward to welcoming all our passengers across the coming weeks.”
Since October, Shannon has been a gateway for lucky passengers travelling to and from Lapland, so Santa is sure to know his way back after his Christmas Eve deliveries.
However, the airport remains open on Christmas Day just in case the big man needs to divert for any reason – as always Shannon Airport is happy to assist!
