Vienna Aiport recently published its half-year results and can speak of success. At an increase of 9% in handled tonnage compared to previous year, the airport is almost seeing double-digit growth. In figures, that translates into a total handled tonnage of 154,001 thanks to an increase of 12,822 tons. The first half of the year was particularly rosy, having seen a 16% increase on the same period in 2024 when it comes to belly cargo. During the first six months of 2025, belly cargo increased by 9,476 tons to 67,070 tons, with MAY25 being the clear winner, generating 12,413 tons – a 25% increase on MAY24. The airport declares that the belly cargo increases “once again more than offset the slight decline in pure air freight tonnage.” Pharma, too, saw healthy growth at +12% compared to previous year. 2,040 tons passed through the Pharma Handling Center during JAN-JUN25. “Vienna Airport is one of the few airports in Central and Eastern Europe to offer a specialized Pharma Handling Center,” the press release emphasizes, underlining the importance of an unbroken cold chain. Overall, 81,162 tons were imported via Vienna Airport during the first half of this year. That translates into a 4% increase. The Export side saw a 15% increase, resulting in 72,839 tons handled.
Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, revealed: “With an increase of 9 %, air freight at Vienna Airport grew significantly in the first half of 2025. We recorded strong growth in April (+13 %) and May (+15 %) in particular, mainly driven by the e-commerce sector and the launch of new long-haul connections from Vienna. Vienna Airport is particularly well established as a freight hub between Asia and Southeast Europe.”
Michael Zach, Senior Vice President Ground Handling & Cargo Operations at Flughafen Wien AG, added: “Vienna Airport sees further growth potential in e-commerce, especially in the area of pure cargo connections. We are well equipped for this growth: the handling equipment is in place, freighter positions have been completed and are located in the immediate vicinity of the cargo warehouse. In addition, we have highly trained and experienced personnel in ramp and cargo handling. We expect a further increase regarding imports to Europe in the second half of 2025.”
