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Dublin Airport Shortlisted in Routes World Awards 2026
Dublin Airport has been shortlisted in this year's prestigious Routes World Awards, which recognise excellence among the world's airports in the areas of route development, airline partnerships and aviation marketing.
Aug 211 min read


Dublin Airport Posts Record High Month with 3.8 Million Passengers in July
Dublin Airport has recorded its busiest month in its history, with more than 3.8 million passengers travelling through its two terminals in July. That figure was up 2.3% on the same month last year as the busy summer travel season continued. A total of 3,839,635 passengers travelled during the month, marking the 16th consecutive month of passenger growth. July was also the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. Through the first seven months of 2026, just under 22 million
Aug 122 min read


Passenger Numbers to Top Half a Million at Dublin Airport Over Bank Holiday Weekend
More than 527,000 passengers are expected to arrive and depart through Dublin Airport over the four-day August Bank Holiday weekend, making it one of the busiest weekends of the summer. Passenger numbers are expected to exceed 134,000 on Friday, with 129,000 travelling on Saturday. Sunday will be the busiest day of the weekend, with 136,000 passengers forecast to pass through the airport, before a further 128,000 passengers travel on Bank Holiday Monday. The August Bank Holid
Jul 292 min read


Government to Lift Dublin Airport Passenger Cap 'As Soon as Possible' as President Connolly Signs Off on Act
The Government has said it will formally remove the current 32 million person passenger limit “as soon as possible”, following President Connolly signing legislation allowing for the move into law. Transport Minister, Darragh O'Brien, said: “I am delighted that the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act 2026 has passed into law. This Act recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport as our primary international gateway, and delivers on the Programme for Government co
Jul 171 min read


Dublin Airport Targeting 30% of Electricity from Renewable Solar Energy by 2030
Dublin Airport has announced a significant ramping up of its renewable energy ambitions, which will see around 30% of the airport’s electricity needs generated through onsite solar farms before 2030. Airport operator daa made the announcement having lodged a planning application for Phase 2 of its solar farm initiative, which includes the installation of around 23,000 solar panels on a 48-acre site located to the east of the airport campus. The solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
Jun 234 min read
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