Flughafen Wien (FLU) Trading update summary

2025 Performance Highlights

• Group passenger volume reached a record 43.4 million, with Vienna Airport at 32.6 million and Malta surpassing 10 million, both new highs.

• Cargo throughput at Vienna hit 313,763 tonnes, up 5.3%, with strong growth from Asia, Southern Europe, and the Middle East.

• Košice Airport achieved a record 825,123 passengers, up 12.2%.

• Vienna maintained its status as one of the most punctual hubs in Europe and received top industry awards.

• Top destinations included Türkiye, Spain, Germany, Antalya, Mallorca, Barcelona, with long-haul growth led by Asia.

December 2025 Traffic Update

• Group handled 3.3 million passengers in December 2025, up 9.3% year-on-year.

• Vienna Airport saw 2.5 million passengers in December, a 6.1% increase, with local passengers up 6.3%.

• Malta Airport's December traffic rose 19.9%, and Košice Airport's by 43.7%.

Market Dynamics and Route Developments

• Expanded offerings to Asia and the Middle East drove significant passenger growth, with Far East traffic up 21.2% and Middle East up 10.6%.

• Austrian Airlines increased market share, while Ryanair remained stable and Wizz Air saw a decline.

• Wizz Air will exit Vienna in March 2026, and Ryanair is reducing capacity, impacting low-cost traffic by about 3 million passengers.

• Growth from other airlines and new routes is expected to partially offset low-cost carrier reductions, with new destinations and increased frequencies announced for 2026.

• Top new long-haul routes included Bangkok, New York, and Taipei.