Prague Václav Havel Airport handled 96,481 tonnes of freight in 2025, a 47.7 percent jump on the previous year and the highest volume in the airport’s history, according to statistics released on 20 February. Every month last year saw double-digit growth; imports accounted for 61 percent of throughput.
Management credits the boom to a mix of e-commerce demand and the launch of dedicated freighter services, notably Central Airlines’ Chengdu–Prague route, plus capacity increases from Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Cargo and FedEx. Passenger airlines such as Etihad, Asiana and Air Canada also added belly-hold space as they opened new long-haul flights to the Czech capital.
Why it matters for corporate travel and relocation: sustained cargo growth strengthens the airport’s business case for more inter-continental passenger services, which in turn expands nonstop options for assignees and visiting executives. Airport CEO Jiří Pos emphasised that freight revenue “cross-subsidises” long-haul passenger routes that might otherwise be unviable.
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Forwarders say Asian electronics and automotive components dominate imports, while Czech machinery and pharmaceuticals lead exports. Multinationals operating just-in-time supply chains are advised to reserve peak-season allotments early, as loading rates are expected to rise 8-10 percent this summer.
Business travellers coming in to negotiate freight contracts or oversee supply-chain operations should also make sure their paperwork is in order. VisaHQ can simplify the visa process for the Czech Republic with clear requirements, online applications and expedited services—useful for last-minute trips prompted by changing cargo schedules. Find out more at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/
Customs brokers also note that the airport’s cargo terminal will add an automated inspection lane in April, cutting clearance times for high-value goods by up to 30 minutes—useful intelligence for companies moving R&D samples under strict temperature control.
Management credits the boom to a mix of e-commerce demand and the launch of dedicated freighter services, notably Central Airlines’ Chengdu–Prague route, plus capacity increases from Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Cargo and FedEx. Passenger airlines such as Etihad, Asiana and Air Canada also added belly-hold space as they opened new long-haul flights to the Czech capital.
Why it matters for corporate travel and relocation: sustained cargo growth strengthens the airport’s business case for more inter-continental passenger services, which in turn expands nonstop options for assignees and visiting executives. Airport CEO Jiří Pos emphasised that freight revenue “cross-subsidises” long-haul passenger routes that might otherwise be unviable.
Forwarders say Asian electronics and automotive components dominate imports, while Czech machinery and pharmaceuticals lead exports. Multinationals operating just-in-time supply chains are advised to reserve peak-season allotments early, as loading rates are expected to rise 8-10 percent this summer.
Business travellers coming in to negotiate freight contracts or oversee supply-chain operations should also make sure their paperwork is in order. VisaHQ can simplify the visa process for the Czech Republic with clear requirements, online applications and expedited services—useful for last-minute trips prompted by changing cargo schedules. Find out more at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/
Customs brokers also note that the airport’s cargo terminal will add an automated inspection lane in April, cutting clearance times for high-value goods by up to 30 minutes—useful intelligence for companies moving R&D samples under strict temperature control.
