Brussels Airport (BRU) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 8,183

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +4.75%

In August 2025, Brussels Airport handled 8,183 departures, a +4.75% year‑over‑year change as airlines optimized capacity for late‑summer demand. The increase supports Belgium’s outbound travel and strengthens connectivity into European hubs and leisure markets.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 64.50%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -1.69 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 32

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -68.63%

Departure on‑time performance was 64.50% with a change of -1.69 percentage points, reflecting intermittent weather over Western Europe and air traffic flow constraints. There were 32 cancelled departures (-68.63% YoY), and travelers felt fewer severe disruptions, though tight connections remain sensitive during peaks.

Airlines Serving Brussels Airport

Service at Brussels Airport is anchored by Brussels Airlines alongside major European network carriers and selected long‑haul operators to North America and the Middle East. With 8,183 departures in the month, the hub balances dense intra‑Europe frequencies with strategic long‑haul links.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Brussels Airport should remain broadly steady with departure on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may cause localized delays. Passengers should choose morning flights when possible, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.