KERRY Airport has reported a slight increase of 1.2 per cent in passenger numbers for 2019, despite challenging conditions.
It has also been confirmed that Ryanair is increasing the frequency of its Kerry-Alicante route this summer.
Passengers planning a trip to Spain’s Costa Blanca will have three flights to choose from in June, July and August – a 50 per cent increase on 2019 – in addition to the scheduled flights during April, May, September and October.
Kerry Airport CEO, John Mulhern, said nearly 370,000 passengers travelled through Kerry Airport in 2019 which represents an increase of almost 4,500 passengers.
“There was growth of one per cent on our two London routes in defiance of being under the Brexit cloud throughout the year.
“The Berlin and Frankfurt Hahn routes continue to perform very well and we welcome Ryanair’s decision to extend the Berlin route through the summer of 2020,” he said.
Mr Mulhern added that it underlines the importance of Wild Atlantic Kerry as a destination for the German tourist market.
The Dublin service also showed continued growth year-on-year with increased capacity on the route with Aer Lingus Regional now operating a 70-seater aircraft twice daily.
“I wish to thank the Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Minister of State, Brendan Griffin’s continued advocacy of our regional airport as vital to the economy and the people of the county and the region,” Mr Mulhern stated.
Kerry Airport Ireland has also strengthened its position as a top destination for corporate and executive jet traffic.
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