More than 1.25 million passengers ​
​at Brussels Airport during ​
​the Easter holidays

The Easter holidays start this Friday in Flemish schools, and they are expected to be a busy period at Brussels Airport. Between Friday 3 and Sunday 19 April, more than 1.25 million passengers will travel through the airport, an increase of 5% compared to the same period last year. As every year, sun destinations remain particularly popular, especially around the Mediterranean, both in Southern Europe and North Africa.

The traditional Easter holiday period starts on Friday 3 April, which, with around 74,000 passengers, will be one of the busiest days at the airport. The peak days, however, are expected on Monday 6 and Monday 13 April, with approximately 80,000 passengers each day, including 43,000 and 41,000 departing passengers respectively. In total, Brussels Airport expects more than 1.25 million passengers over a two‑week period. This represents a 5% increase compared to the Easter holidays of 2025 in Flemish schools. In French‑speaking schools, the spring holidays will only start from Friday 24 April.

Sun destinations

During the Easter holidays, travellers will easily find their ideal destination within the extensive range of flights offered at Brussels Airport. City trips in Europe and sun destinations remain very popular, with Cape Verde, Spain, Greece, the Canary Islands, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia and Turkey among the most popular choices.

During the Easter holidays, the offer to several destinations will be further expanded. Additional capacity is provided to Agadir, Marrakech and Tetouan in Morocco. In Spain, the new connection to Asturias (Oviedo) is added, alongside an increase in the number of flights to Alicante, Malaga, Palma and Sevilla. The offer to Malta is also strengthened during this period.

Easter bunnies surprise passengers with chocolate eggs

To immerse travellers in a friendly spring and chocolate atmosphere, two Easter bunnies will roam the airport from 1 to 7 April. They will be present, among other places, at the security screening and in Piers A and B, where they will hand out chocolate eggs and happily pose for photos with passengers.

This initiative is part of a long‑standing tradition at Brussels Airport, where chocolate is by far the most popular product among travellers. No less than one third of all products sold at the airport consist of chocolates and pralines. Every minute, more than 1.5 kilograms of chocolate are sold, amounting to approximately 850 tonnes per year. This makes Brussels Airport the largest point of sale for chocolate in the world, once again highlighting the enduring popularity of this typically Belgian treat among both national and international passengers.

Belgian craftsmanship is also at the heart of concept store The Wave, located in Pier A. The store introduces travellers to Belgian design through three local brands (Clio, Colorush and June 21 Jewelry). The Wave has now been present at the airport for one year and is marking this anniversary with a series of special promotions.

Five tips for a smooth journey

For a smooth and stress‑free start to the Easter holidays, Brussels Airport advises travellers to keep the following tips in mind:

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