Dublin Airport processed 3.62 million passengers in June 2026, a 2 % year-on-year increase that marks the 15th consecutive month of growth, operator daa reported on 14 July. The airport twice broke its all-time single-day traffic record during the month, peaking at 136,375 passengers on 28 June. Transatlantic traffic rose 9 % thanks in part to football fans connecting via Dublin to the North American World Cup. The five busiest outbound routes were London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Manchester, Málaga and London Gatwick, underlining Dublin’s importance as a hub linking the UK, mainland Europe and North America. Operationally, over 95 % of departing passengers cleared security in under 15 minutes—good news for business travellers who remember the long queues of 2022. daa is ploughing €17 million into new ultra-fast electric bus chargers and has expanded food-and-beverage offerings, moves designed to enhance the passenger experience while supporting Ireland’s EU Council Presidency influx. For mobility managers the figures signal tight flight availability this summer and potentially rising fares on key corporate routes. Advance booking and contingency planning will be essential, particularly on transatlantic sectors where capacity remains constrained.
Source: Routesonline
