Budapest Airport Growth Leads the Region - Passenger and Cargo Records in 2025

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport closed another strong year, delivering outstanding performance in both passenger traffic and air cargo in 2025.

According to Budapest Airport data, 19.6 million passengers passed through the Hungarian capital last year, representing:

• 11.7% growth compared to 2024
• 21.4% above the pre-pandemic 2019 record year

How Does Budapest Compare in the Region?

Comparing Central European capital airports:

• Vienna remained first with over 32.5 million passengers
• Warsaw showed strong growth, now exceeding 24 million
• Budapest holds a stable third place

Budapest Leads in Air Cargo

Budapest has become the clear regional leader in cargo:

• 426,000 tons of air cargo in 2025
• 42% growth in a single year
• Surpassing both Vienna and Munich