In August, Brussels Airport welcomed 2,488,804 passengers, up 3% from the same month in 2024. This brings the total for July and August to 5 million passengers.
“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." says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company.
Total cargo volumes: +3% compared to 2024
57,994 tonnes of cargo were shipped through Brussels Airport in August, marking a 3% year-on-year increase. Flown cargo volumes grew by 13% to 53,606 tonnes.
The full-freighter segment dropped by 5%, while belly cargo remained stable compared with last year. Meanwhile, integrator services recorded a sharp rise of 38%, while trucked cargo volumes dropped with 51,5%.
Flight movements: +2% compared to August 2024
The number of flight movements in August rose by 2% compared to the same period last year. The number of passenger flights increased by 2%, while cargo flights decreased by 1%.
There were 152 passengers per flight on average, one more than in August last year.
