Dublin Airport forecasts 22% passenger increase for holiday travel season

Dublin Airport (DUB) is preparing for what operator daa expects to be its busiest holiday travel period yet, forecasting a substantial 22% increase in passenger numbers this Christmas compared to the previous year. This projected surge underscores the robust recovery of air travel demand in Ireland following recent global disruptions, positioning the airport for record throughput during the peak travel window.

The increase in passenger volume is expected to place significant operational demands on the airport infrastructure and staff. The daa is implementing measures to manage the higher volume of travelers, focusing on efficient processing through security and check-in areas to accommodate the large influx of passengers returning home or departing for holidays.