On 4 March 2026 the Polish state airport operator PPL confirmed plans to invest up to €320 million in Warsaw Chopin Airport, adding terminal space, modern baggage systems and new aircraft stands. The project aims to lift capacity from 24 million to about 30 million passengers per year between 2027 and 2029, averting saturation while the green-field Central Communications Port (CPK) is built near Baranów. The decision follows a record 22 million passengers handled in 2025 and reflects mounting pressure from airlines and business-travel groups that already experience slot constraints during peak hours. A tender for design-build contracts opens next month, with works scheduled to start after UEFA Euro 2028 to minimise disruption.
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If your itinerary includes Poland while the upgrades are underway, VisaHQ can simplify the required paperwork. Through its dedicated page (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) the service provides step-by-step visa assistance, real-time tracking and expert support—saving travelers valuable time that can be better spent navigating the evolving flight schedules at Chopin.
Business-travel associations welcomed the move, noting that frequent flyers rely on Chopin’s extensive network—over 150 destinations and a Star Alliance hub—until CPK comes online in 2032. However, critics argue that pouring money into an airport slated for eventual downsizing diverts resources from rail links to CPK and regional gateways. PPL defends the "bridging" concept, citing legal obligations to ensure safety and service standards. New aprons and dual taxiways will also allow larger wide-body aircraft to park, supporting the growth of LOT’s long-haul fleet and attracting additional Gulf and Asian carriers. For mobility managers the takeaway is clear: expect construction-related terminal adjustments from 2027, but also an increase in flight options and fewer slot delays once the project is completed.
If your itinerary includes Poland while the upgrades are underway, VisaHQ can simplify the required paperwork. Through its dedicated page (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) the service provides step-by-step visa assistance, real-time tracking and expert support—saving travelers valuable time that can be better spent navigating the evolving flight schedules at Chopin.
Business-travel associations welcomed the move, noting that frequent flyers rely on Chopin’s extensive network—over 150 destinations and a Star Alliance hub—until CPK comes online in 2032. However, critics argue that pouring money into an airport slated for eventual downsizing diverts resources from rail links to CPK and regional gateways. PPL defends the "bridging" concept, citing legal obligations to ensure safety and service standards. New aprons and dual taxiways will also allow larger wide-body aircraft to park, supporting the growth of LOT’s long-haul fleet and attracting additional Gulf and Asian carriers. For mobility managers the takeaway is clear: expect construction-related terminal adjustments from 2027, but also an increase in flight options and fewer slot delays once the project is completed.
