Vienna Airport saw increased tonnage in the first six months of the year, handling 12,822 tons to 154,001 tons, mainly driven by ecommerce.

This is 9% higher than in the same period last year.

"With an increase of 9%, air freight at Vienna Airport grew significantly in the first half of 2025. We recorded strong growth in April (+13%) and May (+15%) in particular, mainly driven by the e-commerce sector and the launch of new long-haul connections from Vienna,"  Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, said.

"Vienna Airport is particularly well established as a freight hub between Asia and Southeast Europe."

"Vienna Airport sees further growth potential in e-commerce, especially in the area of pure cargo connections. We are well equipped for this growth: the handling equipment is in place, freighter positions have been completed and are located in the immediate vicinity of the cargo warehouse. In addition, we have highly trained and experienced personnel in ramp and cargo handling. We expect a further increase regarding imports to Europe in the second half of 2025," adds Michael Zach, Senior Vice President Ground Handling & Cargo Operations at Flughafen Wien AG.

From January to June 2025, belly cargo rose by 9,476 tons to 67,070 tons — 16% more than in the same period last year.

Vienna Airport noted that this trend, which had already become apparent in the first three months of the year, continued in the second quarter and once again more than offset the slight decline in pure air freight tonnage.

In May, Vienna Airport even increased its belly cargo by 25% to 12,413 tons compared to the same month last year.

The tonnage handled at the Pharma Handling Center in the first half of the year also increased – by 12.0% to a total of 2,040 tons.

Vienna Airport is one of the few airports in Central and Eastern Europe to offer a specialized Pharma Handling Center. This ensures professional transport with an unbroken cold chain.

From January to the end of June this year, 81,162 tons were imported via Vienna Airport, representing an increase of four percent. Export figures rose by as much as 15% to 72,839 tons.

Vienna Airport has positioned itself as an important global cargo hub for Central and Eastern Europe, thanks to its geographically favourable location, and is used by leading cargo airlines, especially for intercontinental transport. 

The airport offers rapid transshipment times based on its 24/7 operational readiness.

Vienna Airport has ten Category F aircraft parking bays, suitable for aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Antonov 124, located near the terminal buildings for air cargo operations.

The airport is part of the European air cargo road feeder network, with major consumer and business centers in Central and Eastern Europe reachable within 24 to 48 hours.