Two new direct routes to Beijing and Chengdu, a new destination for Belgian travellers
Starting March 2026, Brussels Airport will welcome Air China. The Chinese national carrier will offer two major destinations: Beijing and Chengdu, a new destination for passengers departing from Brussels. As a1
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LATAM Airlines to open first direct passenger connection from Brussels Airport to South America in June 2026
Three weekly non-stop flights between Brussels and São Paulo
Starting in June 2026, LATAM Airlines will for the first time offer direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo. The airline will operate three flights per week on thi1
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2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in October, an increase of 6%
Cargo volumes grow by 25% to 81,000 tonnes
6 strike days this year cost the Belgian economy 150 million euros, 250,000 passengers affected so far
Brussels Airport welcomed 2.2 million passengers in October, an increase of 6% compared to October 2024. The autumn mid-term break in bot1
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A coffee with planespotter Florian from Kortenberg
With his camera in hand and a big smile on his face, Florian (20) from Kortenberg can be found on the Brussels Airport spotting platform almost every spare moment he has. What started as a hobby during the pandemic has grown into a true passion and a close circle of friends.
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Sightings of drones over airports, military bases and other sensitive infrastructure all over the country dominate the news. Drones have also been spotted above Brussels Airport – a situation that naturally raises questions among our neighbours. To help you better understand, we have put to1
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Brussels Airport, Team Belgium and Paralympic Team Belgium unveil countdown clock in the departure hall
Brussels Airport, the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (BOIC) and the Belgian Paralympic Committee (BPC) have jointly unveiled an impressive countdown clock in the depart1
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Brussels Airport offers direct flights to 135 destinations this winter season, including 2 new destinations
More than 1.2 million travellers expected during autumn holidays
This winter, passengers flying from Brussels Airport can choose from 135 direct destinations. These include two newly introduced routes: Sälen (Sweden) and Chongqing (China). The airport moreover welcomes a new airline:1
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Brussels Airport inaugurates Brucargo Central: new sustainable 83,500m² logistics hub increasing storage capacity by 30% at Brucargo Central
Brussels Airport is today inaugurating Brucargo Central, an 83,500 m² logistics site (equivalent to 12 football fields) on which eight outdated buildings have been replaced by three innovative constructions totaling 34,000 m² of warehouses and offices. Located at the heart of the cargo1
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Brussels Airport is preparing for the new European border control system
As of 12 October, the European Entry-Exit System will be introduced in the Schengen area
As of Sunday 12 October, the new European border control system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), will be introduced across Europe. Brussels Airport has provided the necessary infrastructure to support the1
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2.3 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September, an increase of 1%
Cargo volumes grow by 11% to 66,000 tonnes
2.3 million passengers travelled via Brussels Airport in September. An increase of 1% compared to the same month in 2024. The cyberattack affecting Collins Aerospace, the external provider of check-in and boarding systems, led to the cancellation of a n1
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