Cork Airport expects to welcome over 135,000 passengers between now and January 6th.
The airport has experienced its busiest year since 2019, with over 2.2 million passengers forecast for the full year, and is on track to become the first state run airport to recover passenger traffic to pre pandemic levels.
Passengers intending to travel through the airport are urged to arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before departure time, to not wrap any presents as they may be subject to inspection by security personnel, and are reminded that Christmas crackers are not allowed on board.
The airport also says that Air Traffic Control has reviewed Santa’s flight plan for Christmas Eve and approval is in hand.
Managing Director at Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy said “Christmas is our favourite time of the year amongst airport staff. We see homecoming passengers, many coming back for the first time since 2019 and some even longer, reuniting with mothers, fathers, families, and friends. Lots of Irish residents like to fly out to sun destinations to “warm up” over Christmas and of course, some of our newer residents return to their respective home countries for Christmas to be with their own families. Whatever type of passenger you are, our staff will do their utmost to make your journey smooth, pleasant and “delay free”.
Passengers intending to travel over the festive period are advised to allow sufficient time for a pleasant airport experience and to heed a few important travel tips:
- Arrive at Cork Airport between 90 minutes and 2 hours before a flight is due to depart and allow appropriate time if checking-in a bag at the airport. Passengers at Cork Airport clear security quickly and efficiently with 95% of passengers clearing security in less than 15 minutes and 99% in less than 20 minutes.
- Refer to our website corkairport.com for helpful tips on how to prepare for security screening.
- If travelling with gifts or presents, passengers are advised not wrap them as they may be subject to an inspection by security personnel at the passenger security screening area.
- Christmas crackers are not permitted to be taken onboard an aircraft.
