Around 350,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this Bank Holiday weekend, between Friday and Monday.
According to daa, the airport’s operator, about 190,000 passengers are expected to depart from the airport during the four days.
More than 2,200 planes are expected to arrive and depart during the long weekend, according to Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager at daa.
“Friday is expected to be the busiest day of the weekend with almost 100,000 passengers travelling through the airport,” he said
“Over the four days, an average of 87,000 passengers will fly in or out of the airport each day.
“That’s 56% higher than the same weekend last year and more than 90% of the number that travelled during the October Bank Holiday weekend in 2019,” he added.
The daa reminds passengers travelling on Sunday morning that the clocks will be set back one hour on Saturday night.
It also advises travellers to verify which terminal their aircraft departs from before leaving home.
Aer Lingus, Emirates, Delta, United Carriers, and American Airlines operate from Terminal 2, while all other airlines operate from Terminal 1.
Passengers should plan to be at the terminal building at least two hours before their flight departure time for short-haul destinations and three hours in advance for long-haul flights, according to the daa.
Passengers should allow an extra hour if checking in a luggage at the airport, daa said.
“Please remember that EU security regulations state that liquids over 100mls cannot be brought through the security screening area,” the daa said in a statement.
“Liquids under 100mls are permitted and should be placed in a transparent, re-sealable bag measuring not more than 20cm x 20cm. Exemptions are in place for medicines and for baby food,” it said.
If you’re travelling with children, the daa said to use the family lanes provided at the security screening area.
The daa is urging travellers to download the Dublin Airport app, which will include information such as flight arrival and departure times as well as estimated times for security screening areas.
Meanwhile, Cork Airport has said it expects 43,000 passengers to pass through the airport this weekend.
“43,000 passengers represent a 95% recovery on the 2019 October Bank Holiday weekend,” said Roy O’Driscoll, Acting Manager Director at Cork Airport.
Mr O’Driscoll said they are reminding passengers to arrive at least two hours before their flight is due to depart and to allow additional time if checking-in a bag at the airport.
“Passengers are encouraged to refer to corkairport.com for helpful tips on how to prepare for airport security – in particular, with reference to liquid restrictions in carry-on bags,” he said.