Brussels Airport expects record number of over 1 million passengers over the Christmas holidays

Brussels Airport is expecting over 1 million passengers during the Christmas holidays, setting a new record. The previous record for this holiday period was set during the 2019 Christmas break, with 988,000 passengers passing through the airport. The busiest day of the holiday will be Friday, 20 December, with 72,000 passengers expected. They will also be able to enjoy a unique Christmas concert that day by the ‘Scaletta Choir’, the children's and youth choir of 'Scala'. 

It will be pleasantly busy during the Christmas break at Brussels Airport! From Friday, 20 December, to Sunday, 5 January, the airport is expecting a record-breaking number of over one million passengers, a significant increase from 850,000 last year. The previous record was set during the Christmas holidays of 2019, with 988,000 travellers, just before the onset of the Covid crisis. The holiday season kicks off on 20 December, which will also be the busiest day, with around 72,000 passengers expected, including 40,000 departing travellers. 

Both snowy and sunny destinations popular 

This winter season, travellers can choose from 142 direct destinations worldwide, including a few new options like Bangkok, Curaçao, and Tromsø. Classic winter sports destinations like Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Kittila also continue to be popular choices over the Christmas break. Passengers seeking sunny destinations can choose from the Canary Islands, Egypt, the Cape Verde Islands, Morocco, Tunisia, and more. 

Christmas spirit at the airport 

Brussels Airport is once again wrapped in a festive winter spirit. Dozens of Christmas trees and thousands of twinkling lights help create a magical winter holiday atmosphere at the airport. On Friday 20 December, passengers in the Connector, between the departures hall and Pier A, can enjoy a unique Christmas concert by ‘Scaletta Choir’, the children's and youth choir of ‘Scala’. A festive Christmas market has also been set up on Gate B, offering mulled wine, hot chocolate, and fresh waffles. At the terminal, travellers can also send postcards and even create a personalised snow globe with their picture. 

Five tips for a smooth journey 

1) Arrive at the airport on time, check the website for personalised advice. 

2) Download the app and get all the latest info about your flight, such as the check-in desk and gate number. 

3) Come to the airport by public transport or reserve a parking space for your car online. 

4) Pay attention to the rules for liquids in your hand baggage. You can fill your empty water bottle after the security check. 

5) Do you have any questions regarding your journey through Brussels Airport? Ask our Chatbot BRUce, your digital travel companion.