Brussels Airport Records 5 Million Passengers Over Summer With Steady 3% Growth

Brussels Airport handled 2.5 million passengers in August 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to August 2024. The rise was largely driven by a high number of returning passengers at the end of the school holidays.

Across the July–August summer holiday period, the airport welcomed a total of 5 million travellers – nalso a 3% year-on-year increase. Brussels Airport attributed the smooth handling of the peak season to strong coordination with partners and expanded operational capacity, including additional check-in options, doubled self-bag drop facilities, mobile check-in desks, and the deployment of extra staff.

“It was a busy summer at Brussels Airport with 5 million passengers. Thanks to good preparation and collaboration with our partners, the summer went very well. With additional check-in options, by doubling the self-bag drop capacity and using mobile check-in desks, and the deployment of extra staff by all partners, holidaymakers were able to enjoy a smooth service at the airport. In addition, the work on runway 25L/7R was completed on time and without any impact on our passengers,” says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company.

Passenger traffic highlights

In August, Brussels Airport processed 2,488,804 passengers, up 3% year-on-year. Arrivals exceeded departures by around 200,000 passengers due to the school holiday schedule. Transfer passengers accounted for 15% of traffic, a lower share than in 2024, reflecting strong growth in local travellers. The top ten destination markets were Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Morocco, Portugal, Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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Flight movements increased by 2% year-on-year. Passenger flights rose by 2%, while cargo flights decreased by 1%. The average number of passengers per flight increased slightly to 152, compared with 151 last August.

With a network of 180 destinations – including new routes such as Atlanta and Hong Kong – Brussels Airport continues to strengthen its connectivity. The steady rise in passenger and cargo volumes reflects stable growth, while operational improvements and infrastructure upgrades are expected to support efficiency through the upcoming travel seasons.

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