In June, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.1 million passengers, a growth of 4% compared to June 2023. For the first half of the year, there were almost 11 million passengers. The total freight volume decreased by 9% in June, to a total of 54,000 tonnes.
Passenger Growth
- June 2024: 2.1 million passengers, up 4% from June 2023.
- H1 2024: Nearly 11 million passengers, a 6% increase year-over-year.
- Popular Destinations: Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, Türkiye, USA, Portugal, Morocco, France, and the UK.
- New Routes: Shanghai (Hainan Airlines), Nairobi (Brussels Airlines), Budapest (Wizzair).
Cargo Decline
- June 2024: Total freight volume decreased by 9% to 54,000 tons.
- Flown Cargo: 44,310 tons, a 12% drop.
- Segments: Full cargo down 30%, belly cargo up 27%, express services down 15%, trucked volumes up 3%.
Flight Movements
- June 2024: 17,406 movements, a 1% decrease from June 2023.
- Passenger Flights: Increased by 2%, with an average of 145 passengers per flight, a 2.8% increase from June 2023.
- Cargo Flights: Decreased by 10%.
Overall, Brussels Airport experienced a notable increase in passenger numbers, driven by the start of the summer holidays and the expansion of intercontinental routes. However, the airport faced a decline in cargo volumes, particularly in the full cargo segment.
