2025-07-19

Brussels Airport welcomes over 2.2 million passengers in June, an increase of 4%

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More than 2.2 million passengers
at Brussels Airport in June, an increase of 4%

Cargo volumes grow by 18% to 63,000 tonnes

In June, 2.2 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport, a 4% increase compared to June 2024. In the first half of the year, Brussels Airport already welcomed more than 11 million passengers. The five national trade union actions between January and June had a severe impact on airport operations, with more than 230,000 passengers whose flights were cancelled as a result. Freight volumes recorded a 18% growth totalling 63,000 tonnes.

Passenger numbers: +4% compared to 2024

2,179,180 passengers travelled via Brussels Airport in June, an increase of 4% compared to the same month last year. However, this increase could have been even greater without the national trade union action on June 25, due to which no passenger flights could depart. With the start of the summer holidays at the end of the month, departing passengers slightly outnumber arriving passengers.

In the first half of 2025, Brussels Airport welcomed 11,283,904 passengers, a number also influenced by the various national demonstrations. Since the beginning of the year, five national trade union actions have taken place, targeting the federal government's plans, with an impact on airport operations. In total, more than 230,000 travellers were affected.

Transfer passengers accounted for around 15% of all departing passengers, mainly on routes to and from Africa and North America.

In June, the 10 most visited countries were, in order: Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Germany, Portugal, Morocco, France, United States, and Switzerland.

Total cargo volumes: +18% compared to June 2024

Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport increased by 18% in June compared to the same month last year, reaching 63,200 tonnes. The total amount of flown cargo rose by 25.5%, reaching 55,601 tonnes.

The full-freighter segment increased by 46%, belly cargo rose by 4%. Integrator services recorded a strong 27.4% increase compared to June 2024. Trucked cargo volumes decreased by 18.4%.

The main import regions were Asia, Africa, and North America. We also see the same top three in the main export regions: Asia, followed by Africa and North America.

During the first half of 2025, total cargo volumes increased by 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024.

Flight movements: +5% compared to June 2024

In June, the number of flight movements rose by 5% compared to the same period last year. The number of passenger flights increased by 3%, while cargo flights grew by 11% due to growth in the full-freighter segment and integrator services.

The average number of passengers per flight was 147, two more than in the same period last year.

About Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2024, Brussels Airport welcomed 23.6 million passengers and transported 733,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2025, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 210 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 80 airlines.
The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.
With its SHIFT 2027 strategy, launched in 2022, Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation.
Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the Belgian State (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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[Brussels Airport Company] Reaction Brussels Airport to decision of the Council for Permit Disputes

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Reaction Brussels Airport to decision of
the Council for Permit Disputes

Brussels Airport takes note of the decision by the Council for Permit Disputes to annul the airport's environmental permit, granted in March 2024. The airport will now first analyse this decision thoroughly.

Brussels Airport has also always emphasized that the permit included very strict operating restrictions, whereas these should have been subject to the European Balanced Approach procedure first. The Council's decision confirms this.

This decision has no impact on the current operation of the airport and airport companies. All flights will continue as planned. The airport will continue to operate under the conditions of the annulled license.

In its decision, the Council for Permit Disputes gave the Flemish Minister for the Environment until 30 June 2029 to follow the European Balanced Approach procedure and deliver an amended permit. Brussels Airport will take all necessary steps to obtain a suitable permit in time to ensure the continuity of operations after 2029 but also the long-term development of the airport.

Brussels Airport always strives to respect the balance between its connectivity and economic role on the one hand, and its impact on the environment on the other. The airport remains committed to its efforts for sustainable growth within its surroundings.