Dublin Airport records 3.3m pax in Sep-2026
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Background ✨
Dublin Airport handled 3.8 million passengers in Aug-2026 (+one% year-on-year), extending growth to a 17-month run and taking Jun/Jul/Aug-2026 traffic above 11.3 million for its busiest ever summer period; MD Gary McLean said passenger numbers rose five% to 25.6 million in the first eight months and expected the rest of 2026 to remain busy1. Dublin Airport also reported record 3.8 million passengers in Jul-2026 (+2.3%), citing peak summer travel, FIFA World Cup-related US connectivity demand and Ireland’s EU Council Presidency2.