Today will be the busiest day of the June bank holiday weekend at Dublin airport with nearly 124,000 passengers anticipated.
Passengers should arrive at least two hours before short-haul flights and three hours for long-haul flights to ensure smooth processing.
Dublin Airport expects to welcome almost half a million passengers during the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
More than 115,000 passengers are forecasted to travel through the airport daily from Friday to Monday, adding up to a total of 480,000.
Graeme McQueen shared that the peak tourism season is here, indicating a high demand for travel, while also noting the impact of a passenger cap on future route expansions: ccording to Graeme McQueen, spokesperson for Dublin Airport: “The peak tourism season is here and demand to travel this summer is really high, with this set to be the busiest June bank holiday ever at Dublin Airport. The coming days, which follow what has been a very busy month of May, are yet further evidence of the huge demand that’s out there to fly in and out of Dublin. Indeed, the numbers travelling this weekend – and over the summer – would be even higher if it weren’t for the passenger cap on Dublin Airport which continues to put off airlines from bringing new and additional routes to Ireland, denying the Irish hospitality sector of important tourism revenue.
“Our departure gates will be busy with families heading off on city breaks and early summer holidays, with many more passengers using the long weekend to reconnect with friends and loved ones all over the world. Our arrivals halls are going to be full of visitors too, which is good news for the hotels, bars, restaurants and tourist spots that they will go on to visit in all 32 counties.”
“Passengers can make their journey through Dublin Airport easier and more enjoyable by preparing in advance for getting to the airport. Their first port of call should be to download the new and improved Dublin Airport, which is packed with advice, maps and access to discounts for the shops, bars and cafes in the airport.
“Passengers should also prepare in advance for security screening, ensuring all liquids are 100ml or under and enclosed in a sealed clear bag no bigger than 20cm x 20cm. Passengers should also be prepared to take hoodies and baggy jumpers off at security screening, as well as any boots or footwear which sit above the ankle. By preparing smartly in advance, passengers can avoid needless delays and get their trip off to a smooth start.”
