Ground Handling
Cork Airport is responsible for the provision of infrastructure to enable airlines and handling agents to operate efficiently and effectively at the airport.
Some airlines provide their own ground handling services (Self-Handlers). For example, both Aer Lingus and Ryanair provide Passenger Handling and Baggage Handling services for their passengers. Other airlines contract the services from specialised ground handling companies (Third Party Ground Handlers).
All ground handling companies are licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) which is independent of Cork Airport and its parent company daa:
Contact details for Self-Handlers and Third Party Ground Handling companies at Cork Airport and Dublin Airport can be found on the on the IAA website by clicking here.
Application For Ground Handling
All ground handlers must obtain a Grant of Approval, prior to commencing operations at Cork Airport. All potential ground handling companies are required to contact the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which is the body responsible for issuing Grant of Approvals.
Contact details are as follows:
Groundhandling Department
Irish Aviation Authority
11-12 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2
D02 T449
Email: groundhandling@iaa.ie
Website: www.iaa.ie
Ground handlers must also satisfy the requirements of Cork Airport and a ground handling application must be completed.
To complete the application process please complete the Ground Handling Application Form.
Please note all ground handlers are required to comply with the Rules of Conduct for operating at Cork Airport – Ground Handling Rules of Conduct.
Ground Handling Legislation can be found on IAA's website by clicking here.