AirGuide
Charles Miller
06 October 2026
Air travel in Ireland is gaining momentum faster than aviation forecasts had anticipated, according to new figures from the Irish Aviation Authority. The increase is putting renewed attention on passenger demand, airport capacity and the future of Dublin Airport.
Flights arriving in and departing from the Republic increased by almost 7% during the first six months of 2026, reaching 157,515 movements, according to an IAA report on the environmental performance of Irish aviation. That pace was considerably stronger than the 2.7% full-year increase previously forecast by European air navigation organization Eurocontrol...
