Traveller numbers up 86 per cent on 2019, the last comparable pre-pandemic period
In 2022, Cork Airport offered a total 45 scheduled routes serving the UK, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Croatia.Cork Airport welcomed a total of 2.24 million passengers in 2022, up 708 per cent on 2021 traffic and 86 per cent on 2019, which was the last comparable period before the pandemic.
Last year saw the swift recovery of international travel after the removal of the last pandemic restrictions. Airport management indicate that the airport is well on track for a very strong recovery in 2023 with Cork firmly positioning itself as the state’s second busiest airport. “With the extremely strong demand for international travel last year coupled with new route additions, Cork Airport delivered exceptional passenger recovery on top of its successful runway reconstruction, completed in November 2021,” management said. “Throughout the last two years, the steadfast support and assistance from the Department of Transport and the Irish Government has greatly aided the recovery of passenger traffic at Cork Airport.
In 2022, Cork Airport offered a total 45 scheduled routes serving the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Croatia. Eight scheduled airlines operated services in 2022 – Ryanair, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, SWISS International Air Lines and TUI, together with a number of charter airlines.
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