Berlin's BER Airport Projects Passenger Growth Despite Ryanair Cuts

The airport anticipates up to 27 million passengers in 2025, but high taxes and fees challenge broader recovery in German aviation.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) forecasts 26–27 million passengers in 2025, a rise from 25.5 million in 2024, marking a 10% annual increase.
The airport's passenger growth outpaces the German aviation industry's overall recovery, which has been slow post-COVID-19.
Ryanair plans to reduce its capacity at BER by 20% starting summer 2025, citing high operational costs due to taxes and fees in Germany.
Despite financial challenges from its construction debt, BER is on track for financial consolidation, with strong holiday travel and expanded routes boosting operations.
The airport's management highlights geopolitical and economic uncertainties as potential factors influencing future growth.