Thousands of people will take to the skies on what is set to be one of the busiest days of the year at Dublin airport today.
Anyone intending to travel is advised to allow extra time for check in and handing over bags.
Many people will be returning to their ex-pat lives with others taking advantage of the long school holidays.
Head of Communications with the DAA Siobhan O'Donnell says it's a busy day at the airport: