Brussels Airport handled 2,271,847 passengers in May, according to the airport’s official statement. The Belgian capital’s main airport also reported a strong month for freight, with cargo traffic rising by double digits.

The figures point to continued demand at one of Europe’s key travel hubs. Passenger numbers remained high across the month, while cargo performance provided an added boost to the airport’s overall results.

The airport said the May totals reflected solid activity across both travel and logistics operations. It did not provide further detail in the short statement, but the headline figures show that Brussels Airport continued to move large volumes of both travellers and goods.

Brussels Airport is a major gateway for Belgium and a transit point for passengers travelling across Europe and beyond. Monthly traffic results are closely watched because they offer a snapshot of how air travel demand is performing at a busy international hub.

The passenger total of 2.27 million suggests May was a busy period for the airport. Cargo also expanded strongly, with the airport describing the month as solid and noting double-digit growth in freight.

Airports across Europe have been tracking changes in passenger demand and cargo flows as airlines adjust schedules and freight operators respond to trade patterns. For Brussels Airport, the May figures indicate both sides of the business were moving in a positive direction.

The airport’s latest update gives a broad picture rather than a full breakdown by airline, destination or cargo category. Even so, the message is clear: Brussels Airport had a strong May, supported by sustained passenger traffic and an especially good month for cargo.

That combination matters for airport operators because passenger volumes drive terminal activity, while cargo can help balance revenue across the wider business. In Brussels, both appear to have contributed to a favourable monthly result.