At the Austrian freight hub for Central and Eastern Europe, from January through September 2025 inclusive, a total volume of 233,233 tons was processed, representing an eight percent increase over the comparison period.
According to its own statements, belly cargo capacities on long-haul flights as well as the e-commerce sector have developed dynamically. Mag. Julian Jäger, CEO of Flughafen Wien AG:
"The positive trend in air cargo continues: In the third quarter we were able to grow again. Vienna Airport offers a comprehensive service portfolio and long-standing know-how in the cargo sector. The sustained strong development confirms our role as
a capable cargo hub in Europe."
Belly cargo and pharma handling as growth drivers
Belly cargo on passenger aircraft had risen by two percent to 92,604 tons by the end of September, it continues. The third quarter developed particularly strongly, with a twelve percent increase in July and growth of ten percent in August.
Imports and exports also increased according to Vienna Airport. The import volume rose by five percent to 125,284 tons, the export quantity increased by eleven percent to 107,949 tons. Growth was also recorded at the Vienna Pharma Handling Center, as the tonnage handled there rose by
7.4 percent to 3,307 tons. Mag. Michael Zach, Senior Vice President Ground Handling & Cargo Operations of Flughafen Wien AG:
"The Vienna site is a logistical competency center for a wide range of cargo segments—from traditional air freight through e-commerce to sensitive pharmaceutical transports. The current volume increases show that we are well positioned in the market. Thanks to efficient processes, high service quality, and an experienced team, we can professionally handle further growth in the future as well."
Logistics hub for Central and Eastern Europe
The Vienna Airport has also established itself as an important global cargo hub for
Central and Eastern Europe. In particular for intercontinental transports, the airport is served by leading cargo airlines.
The site offers 24-hour operational readiness, enabling fast turnaround times. For air cargo, there are ten aircraft stands of Category F (Boeing 747, Antonov 124) in close proximity to the handling building. At the same time, the airport is firmly anchored in the European network of air-freight replacement services. Within 24 or 48 hours, important consumer and economic centers of Central and Eastern Europe can be reached. The Vienna-listed operator Flughafen Wien AG employs over 5,400 people and is one of the region's
