·         The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, officially switches on the Christmas lights at Cork Airport.

·         This December, Cork Airport will welcome a total of 200,000 arriving and departing passengers.

·         Over 1,400 performers will entertain arriving passengers between 2 December and 24 December.

·         2024 is set to be another record year for Cork Airport as the busiest year for international passenger traffic in the airport’s 63-year history.

Cork Airport — November 28, 2024 — The Christmas spirit has officially touched down at Cork Airport as the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, switched on the airport’s Christmas lights yesterday. By the end of December, total passenger numbers at Ireland’s fastest-growing airport are expected to exceed the 3 million mark in 2024, setting a new record for being the busiest year for international passenger traffic in the airport’s history.

Extensive preparations have been made to create a festive ambience. Christmas decorations have been carefully installed throughout the building over the past number of weeks by the airport’s asset care team. Passengers arriving at Cork Airport next month will be greeted by one of the highlights of the annual Christmas programme – our choir and music performances in the Arrivals area. This year, over 1,300 performers will take to the specially constructed Christmas stage in Arrivals, including primary and secondary school children from across Cork city and county, local orchestral ensembles, traditional music groups, choral societies, and community choirs.

Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director at Cork Airport, commented: “As we face into a very busy festive season, Cork Airport is proud to facilitate the reunions of thousands of families this Christmas. Our dedicated staff has worked tirelessly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that everyone feels the magic of Christmas as soon as they arrive home in Cork. This year has been historic for Cork Airport, with record international passenger numbers, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with all our passengers. We wish everyone a safe journey home and an enjoyable Christmas with their loved ones."

Passengers intending to travel in December are advised to allow sufficient time for a pleasant airport experience and to heed some important travel information:

·         Arrive at Cork Airport at least 90 minutes before a flight is due to depart and allow ample time if checking in a bag at the airport.

·         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 to wrap them as they may be subject to inspection by security personnel at passenger security screening.

·         Christmas crackers are not permitted to be taken on board an aircraft.

For up-to-date and real-time information on arrivals and departures at Cork Airport this festive season, passengers are encouraged to refer to corkairport.com or use the WhatsApp flight information feature, the link to which is readily available on our arrivals and departures pages.