Vienna Airport is celebrating a robust first half of 2025, with passenger numbers climbing steadily despite a year marked by international crises and geopolitical uncertainty.
The Flughafen Wien Group, which includes Vienna Airport, Malta Airport, and Kosice Airport, has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, reporting strong growth in both passenger traffic and financial performance. This positive momentum underscores Vienna’s strategic role as a key European aviation hub.
Amid months-long flight suspensions to Israel and the turbulence of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Vienna Airport has maintained stability and even expanded operations in other markets. The Group’s ability to weather global disruptions while continuing its ambitious investment program has reinforced its reputation as one of the most reliable hubs in Europe.
Passenger Growth Across the Network
Between January and June 2025, the Flughafen Wien Group handled 19.6 million passengers, an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2024. Vienna Airport itself welcomed 14.7 million travelers, marking a 2.4% rise, while subsidiaries recorded even stronger performance. Malta Airport surged ahead with an 11.7% increase, handling over 4.5 million passengers, and Kosice Airport registered a remarkable 19.0% growth with more than 320,000 passengers.
This expansion was not limited to passenger numbers. Flight movements at Vienna Airport rose 3.0% to nearly 113,000 in the first half of the year. Cargo operations also delivered strong results, with volumes climbing 9.1% to 154,001 tonnes, reflecting the airport’s growing importance in both passenger and freight transport.
In July 2025, the Group continued its upward trajectory, reporting 4.5 million passengers across its network, a 1.0% increase year-on-year. Vienna Airport itself recorded 3.3 million passengers in July, a slight decline of 1.2% due to Middle East disruptions, yet Malta and Kosice airports offset this dip with impressive gains.
Detailed Passenger Data
| Airport | Passengers (Jan–Jul 2025) | Change vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Airport | 18,020,176 | +1.7% |
| Malta Airport | 5,576,454 | +11.1% |
| Kosice Airport | 453,235 | +13.2% |
| Total Group | 24,049,865 | +4.0% |
Financial Highlights
The financial results for the first half of 2025 confirmed the Group’s strength. Revenue rose 7.4% to €524.4 million, while EBITDA increased 3.3% to €211.7 million. EBIT stood at €146.1 million, reflecting a 5.3% improvement from the previous year. Most notably, the Group’s net profit jumped 6.2% to €115.1 million, supported by the complete elimination of debt and improved interest income.
Segment performance highlighted the broad-based nature of the growth. The Airport Segment contributed €245.1 million in revenue, while Handling and Security Services delivered €95.8 million. Retail & Properties generated €101.5 million, and the Malta Segment continued its strong trajectory with €71.9 million in revenue. The Group’s diversified income streams cushioned it against regional travel disruptions, ensuring stable results.
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
- Airport Segment: €245.1 million
- Handling & Security Services: €95.8 million
- Retail & Properties: €101.5 million
- Malta Segment: €71.9 million
Strategic Investments and Expansion
Vienna Airport’s ambitious investment program continues to move forward, with a record €300 million earmarked for projects in 2025. The largest allocation is directed to the Terminal 3 Southern Expansion, which alone accounted for €67.1 million in the first half of the year. Malta Airport also benefitted from substantial capital expenditure of €34.4 million, further cementing its position as a fast-growing Mediterranean hub.
By the end of June 2025, the Group had already invested €140.2 million across its network, significantly higher than the €83.1 million recorded in the same period last year. These upgrades aim to enhance passenger experience, operational efficiency, and capacity, preparing the airports for sustained long-term growth.
The Group has reaffirmed its guidance for the full year 2025, projecting around 42 million passengers across its network and approximately 32 million at Vienna Airport. Financially, the company expects revenue of €1.08 billion, EBITDA of €440 million, and a net profit of about €230 million by year-end. These projections remain intact provided that no further geopolitical crises significantly disrupt global air travel.
Beyond 2025, a notable development will be the expiration of COVID-related regulations. Beginning January 2026, airport charges will again follow statutory formulas, leading to lower tariffs. Passenger fees are expected to drop by 4.6% and landing charges by 2.15%. This change is anticipated to strengthen Vienna’s competitiveness within the European aviation market, potentially attracting more airlines and travelers.
Günther Ofner, Joint CEO and CFO of Vienna Airport, emphasized the company’s resilience, noting that “Vienna Airport is performing strongly, despite numerous external challenges and international crises.” Meanwhile, Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO, underlined Vienna’s punctuality, stating that the airport continues to be the most reliable hub within the Lufthansa Group and one of Europe’s most punctual airports.
With a steady rise in passenger numbers, strong earnings, and significant investments in infrastructure, Vienna Airport is positioning itself for both immediate success and future resilience. Despite headwinds from global events, the airport’s trajectory points toward long-term growth, ensuring it remains a critical gateway between Europe and the world.
