Brussels Airport welcomed more than 1.6 million passengers in February 2026, an increase of 6.3% compared to February 2025.
Cargo activities also continued their positive momentum, with 63,050 tonnes handled, up 6.5% year on year.
These results underline the airport’s solid role as Belgium’s international gateway, both for passengers and for cargo.
Passenger traffic boosted by the Carnival holidays
The Carnival holidays contributed to growth in passenger numbers at Brussels Airport.
The airport welcomed exactly 1,624,543 passengers, representing an increase of 6.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
The two-week holiday period, which fell earlier this year than in 2025, when it spanned February and March, had a positive impact on passenger traffic growth.
Passenger traffic was driven by both intra-European connections and long-haul flights outside Europe, confirming the attractiveness of Brussels Airport’s international network.
The share of transfer passengers, at 15%, remains significant, highlighting Brussels Airport’s role as a hub connecting Europe with Africa and North America.
The ten most popular destinations in February were Spain, Italy, Germany, Morocco, France, Turkey, Switzerland, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The average number of passengers per flight also continued to improve, with an average of 140 passengers per flight, compared to 138 in February 2025, reflecting a more efficient use of available capacity.
Brussels Airport recorded 13,761 commercial flight movements in February, an increase of 4.1% compared to February 2025. Passenger flight movements rose by 5.1%.
