+ 1.2 million set to travel through Dublin Airport during mid-term week
Almost half a million passengers are set to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming October bank holiday weekend, as schools around the country break for mid-term and thousands of tourists flock to Ireland to ahead of Halloween.
Dublin Airport is expecting to welcome a total of 469,000 passengers over the four-day period from Friday to Monday. This is around 10,000 more than during the same period last year.
The busiest day is expected to be Friday, when almost 123,000 passengers will pass through the airport, followed by Sunday, with around 117,000.
1.2m Mid-term travellers
The mid-term school break is always a popular time for families to travel, both at home and abroad, and this year is no different. A total of 1.2 million passengers are set to travel through Dublin Airport over the 11-day period from Friday, October 23 to Monday, November 2, with more than 100,000 passengers expected every day.
Kids Eat Free mid-term offer
As a special treat for families travelling during mid-term, The Garden Terrace restaurant in Terminal 1 and The Fallow restaurant in Terminal 2 are running Kids Eat Free offers from Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, November 1, subject to terms and conditions.
The offer is available to children aged 12 and under when at least one main meal priced at €13.50 or more is purchased from the breakfast or all-day menu at either restaurant.
Graeme McQueen, spokesperson for Dublin Airport, said:
“For many people, the October bank holiday weekend and mid-term break are a great opportunity to squeeze in one last city break, sun holiday or trip to visit family and friends overseas before the end of the year.
“Ireland has firmly established itself as the home of Halloween, so our arrivals halls will be busy with visitors coming to enjoy the numerous festivals and events taking place in Ireland in the run up to Halloween. There’s plenty happening, including the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin city centre, Pumpkins After Dark in Malahide and Puca Festival in Trim.
“Many Irish families will also be heading off in search of some autumn sunshine, with flights to destinations such as the Canary Islands, southern Spain and Portugal expected to be busy.
“We’re encouraging passengers to arrive at their terminal two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. If you’re departing from Dublin Airport, don’t forget you can leave your electronics and liquids in your hand luggage when going through security, but remember to check the rules at your return airport, as they may be different.
“And with the clocks going back by an hour in the early hours of Sunday morning, passengers travelling that day should make sure their alarms are set correctly.”
