Cork airport handled 354,657 passengers in June, up 15.2pc on 2024 and 27.1pc since pre pandemic.
Busiest day was 14,192 on June 29.
Six months figures are 14.4pc ahead of the first six months in june 2024.
“As a Cork native, I already knew Cork Airport was the best run regional airport in Europe, but it was great to see this acknowledged by the European airport industry. Well done to all the team at Cork who have made their county, province and the whole country proud by winning this superb accolade.
“There was more to celebrate with Air France’s announcement of their year-round service to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Popular summer routes to La Rochelle, Zadar and Carcassonne resumed in early June – all fantastic destinations for summer holidays. And SunExpress announced a new service to Antalya for summer 2026.
“We were also delighted to welcome the Taoiseach and the family of one of Cork’s most famous sons – and one of the world’s most respected guitarists – for the renaming of our main roadway as Rory Gallagher Avenue. Rory was a frequent user of Cork Airport and his name and legacy are now immortalised at his favourite gateway to the world.”
