Ireland to United States: passengers and flights by airport
United States is Ireland's #3 destination by passengers (9.6% of the total) in 2025.
4.2 million Passengers in 2025
22.8k Commercial flights
#3 of 17 Destination rank
+661.6% Passengers vs 2020
Which Irish airports connect to United States
| Airport | Passengers (000s) | Flights (000s) | Share of United States traffic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 3,840.9 | 20.5 | 92% |
| Shannon | 334.2 | 2.3 | 8% |
Trend, 2020 to 2025
| Year | Passengers (000s) | Flights (000s) | Share of all Irish passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,175.1 | 22.8 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 3,914.6 | 20.1 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 3,684.7 | 18.1 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 3,023.7 | 15.0 | 9.3% |
| 2021 | 493.5 | 4.4 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 548.2 | 4.8 | 6.6% |
The aircraft leasing link
Irish aircraft lessors earned €2.1 billion in operating lease income from lessees in United States in 2025, 9.3% of the industry's total (CSO table ALIA09). This is where the airline customer is based, not where aircraft fly, so it is a separate measure from the passenger figures above.