Shannon Airport has broken ground on a €15 million refurbishment that will strip out the last 1970s section of its main terminal, replacing it with a modern glass façade and fully electric HVAC systems. The project, part of a wider €40 million investment plan, will deliver a bright, re-laid immigration hall, streamlined baggage facilities and a dedicated entrance for intra-Schengen traffic. (thesun.ie)
The Shannon Airport Group says the overhaul will cut the terminal’s carbon emissions by 51 %, aligning the airport with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive that comes into force for large Irish companies next year. For travellers the most visible benefit will be faster e-gate processing and clearer way-finding, reducing connection times for US-bound pre-clearance flights.
For passengers mapping out multi-leg itineraries through Shannon, ensuring that the right travel documents are in place is just as important as breezing through e-gates. VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) lets both leisure and corporate travellers check requirements and secure visas for onward destinations in minutes, removing a major pain-point while the airport focuses on physical upgrades.
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Construction is being phased so that peak-season capacity – forecast at 2.3 million passengers in 2026 – is not compromised. However, night-time works could trigger occasional stand closures; airlines have been asked to plan for remote parking and bus boarding during quieter wave periods.
The upgrade follows recent installations of C3 security scanners that allow liquids and laptops to remain in hand luggage, and the completion of Ireland’s first on-airfield solar PV farm. Business-travel buyers with traffic in the Mid-West can expect improved on-time performance once the re-layout is finished in early 2027.
The investment underlines Shannon’s ambition to attract more transatlantic and cargo services as Dublin grapples with capacity constraints, offering corporates an alternative gateway with shorter dwell times.
The Shannon Airport Group says the overhaul will cut the terminal’s carbon emissions by 51 %, aligning the airport with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive that comes into force for large Irish companies next year. For travellers the most visible benefit will be faster e-gate processing and clearer way-finding, reducing connection times for US-bound pre-clearance flights.
For passengers mapping out multi-leg itineraries through Shannon, ensuring that the right travel documents are in place is just as important as breezing through e-gates. VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) lets both leisure and corporate travellers check requirements and secure visas for onward destinations in minutes, removing a major pain-point while the airport focuses on physical upgrades.
Construction is being phased so that peak-season capacity – forecast at 2.3 million passengers in 2026 – is not compromised. However, night-time works could trigger occasional stand closures; airlines have been asked to plan for remote parking and bus boarding during quieter wave periods.
The upgrade follows recent installations of C3 security scanners that allow liquids and laptops to remain in hand luggage, and the completion of Ireland’s first on-airfield solar PV farm. Business-travel buyers with traffic in the Mid-West can expect improved on-time performance once the re-layout is finished in early 2027.
The investment underlines Shannon’s ambition to attract more transatlantic and cargo services as Dublin grapples with capacity constraints, offering corporates an alternative gateway with shorter dwell times.
