Dublin Airport serves as Ireland's primary international gateway, handling over 86% of the country's air travel and connecting passengers to more than 190 destinations across four continents. It has experienced significant growth in passenger traffic, particularly from North America and the Middle East, and operates Europe's newest runway to support this expansion.
CONNECTIVITY
Over the past decade, Dublin Airport has experienced a strong growth of routes and destinations in Europe, North America and Asia and has seen Dublin develop as a transfer hub.
9.6
Departing Flights per week
Building on the National Aviation Policy, Dublin Airport anticipates continued expansion of the airport as a transfer hub for transatlantic connections.
Europe’s newest runway in operation since 2022. The North Runway is a 3,110m runway, 1.69km north of the existing main runway at Dublin Airport.
Since 2015, Dublin Airport's total passenger traffic has increased by over 38%, with notable growth in North America (68%) and the Middle East (54%) The airport operates 2,600+ weekly departures, serving 45 airlines and 42 countries.
NORTH AMERICA
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Dublin Airport contributes significantly to the Irish economy, generating €9.6 billion in Gross Value Added, equivalent to 2.3% of national GDP, and supporting approximately
Ireland’s economy benefits from strong foreign direct investment, hosting many of the world’s leading companies in software, medical technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and industrial automation.
This is bolstered by a competitive corporate tax rate of 12.5% a highly educated workforce with 57% of 25–34 year-olds holding third-level qualifications, and its unique status as the only English-speaking country fully within the EU, enhancing market access. OF 25–34
116,000 12.5% 57% bn
A catchment area of approximately 5.8 million people live within a 3 hour drive of Dublin Airport, representing about 90% of the island’s population.
With an average of 4.6 trips through Dublin Airport per annum, Irish Residents have a higher propensity to travel than the European an average of 2-3 trips per year
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Dublin Airport is the only capital city in Europe to offer US Preclearance to pax. travelling to the United States.
This has resulted in growth in transfer traffic, flown traffic and route network at Dublin in the North American market with 1.7m transfer passengers in 2024.
EAST MEETS WEST
Dublin Airport’s Gateway to the Middle East – our Fastest Growing Market!
COST BASE & INVESTMENT
Dublin Airport provides a competitive cost base for airlines to start and grow at the airport. The 2026 price cap is intended to be circa. €10 (pending final adjustments) which is
Dublin is the most popular destination for holidaymakers visiting Ireland, with 70% including Dublin as part of their itinerary.
6.6 Million Million DEMAND
Tourism Ireland is responsiblefor marketing the Island of Ireland overseas welcoming almost 6.6 million overseas visitors to Ireland last year, up +5% compared to 2023.
idual airline and partner’s needs. We go beyond for our airlines market opportunities leading to brand Ireland and increased revenue for our airline partners. Engagement, data and added value are at the core of everything that we do
