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Spain, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Switzerland, Turkey, the US, France, the UK, and Portugal drive Brussels Airport’s aviation increase, as passenger numbers soar by Eight % and cargo skyrockets in January 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Spain, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Switzerland, Turkey, the US, France, the UK, and Portugal enhance Brussels Airport’s aviation increase with Eight % passenger development and hovering cargo in January 2025.
Brussels Airport skilled a strong efficiency in January 2025, with passenger and cargo volumes exhibiting vital development in comparison with the earlier yr. Greater than 1.5 million vacationers handed by way of the airport, marking an 8% improve from January 2024. Regardless of challenges posed by winter climate situations and a nationwide demonstration mid-month, the airport maintained regular visitors stream. Moreover, air freight operations recorded an 11% improve, reinforcing Brussels Airport’s function as a key European logistics hub.
Passenger Visitors Sees Notable Development
January 2025 noticed Brussels Airport deal with 1,518,032 passengers, reflecting an 8% year-on-year rise. The early a part of the month was notably busy because of the continued Christmas vacation season, with extra inbound vacationers than outbound. Nonetheless, operations had been impacted on 13 January by a large-scale demonstration, which led to a short lived dip in passenger numbers. Antagonistic winter climate additionally brought on some disruptions, notably affecting flights to and from the UK and Eire.
Switch passengers accounted for over 17% of whole visitors in January, with a good portion touring to or from Africa and North America. Standard locations included Spain, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Switzerland, Turkey, the US, France, the UK, and Portugal.
Cargo Operations Present Constructive Momentum
Brussels Airport’s cargo sector demonstrated sturdy development, with whole freight volumes reaching 59,385 tonnes, an 8% improve from January 2024. Air cargo performed a major function on this enlargement, rising by 11% to 51,526 tonnes. The complete-freight section posted an almost 4% acquire, whereas stomach cargo—transported within the maintain of passenger plane—grew by 9%, benefiting from the general improve in passenger flights.
Integrator companies, which facilitate specific shipments, surged by 20% in comparison with the earlier yr. Nonetheless, trucked cargo volumes declined by 9%. Asia continued to dominate because the main export market, whereas imports primarily got here from Asia, Africa, and North America.
Plane Actions Proceed to Climb
Flight exercise at Brussels Airport elevated in January, with a complete of 14,457 plane actions, reflecting a 7% rise from the earlier yr. Passenger flights grew by 6%, whereas cargo flight operations expanded by 14%.
On common, flights carried 131 passengers every, a 2.3% enchancment from January 2024. Using bigger plane and enhanced load components contributed to this effectivity, making certain a extra sustainable method to accommodating rising demand.
Trying Forward
Brussels Airport’s robust efficiency within the opening month of 2025 units a constructive tone for the yr. With rising passenger numbers, increasing freight operations, and improved flight effectivity, the airport stays well-positioned to proceed its upward trajectory within the months forward.
Brussels Airport Visitors Knowledge – January 2025
Passengers
Category20252024Growth ’25 vs ’24Originating596,584555,859+7.3percentTransfer128,905115,323+11.8percentTransit4,192623+572.9percentTotal Departing Passengers729,681671,805+8.6percentArriving pax (excl Transit)788,351731,387+7.8percentTotal variety of passengers1,518,0321,403,192+8.2%
Actions
Category20252024Growth ’25 vs ’24Passenger flights11,61910,963+6.0percentCargo flights1,6451,445+13.8percentNon-commercial flights1,1931,100+8.5percentTotal Movements14,45713,508+7.0%
Cargo (tons)
Category20252024Growth ’25 vs ’24Full Freighter18,09817,491+3.5percentIntegrator20,49817,025+20.4percentBelly cargo12,93011,859+9.0percentTotal flown cargo51,52646,376+11.1percentTrucked cargo7,8608,675-9.4percentTotal cargo59,38555,051+7.9%
