The design acceptance process has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The opening of the first phase of the new Polish airport is planned for the end of 2032.
“This is another milestone in the construction and launch of the new airport. This investment will drive Poland's economic growth and strengthen the market position of the national carrier, LOT Polish Airlines,” said Maciej Lasek, government commissioner for CPK.
The designed area of the passenger terminal is approximately 450,000m2. Passenger services will be distributed across three levels:
– Level +2: Ticket and baggage check-in, security screening, Schengen zone arrivals and departures, and some Non-Schengen arrivals
– Level +1: Non-Schengen zone arrivals and departures, transfer centres, and passport control
– Level 0: Schengen and Non-Schengen bus gates, baggage claim hall, and arrivals hall.
The main building will be connected to the piers, enabling passengers to reach the aircraft directly. In the first stage of implementation, the airport will be capable of handling approximately 11,000 passengers per hour. On the opening day, there will be nearly 140 check-in and baggage drop counters inside, with space reserved for the installation of an additional check-in island, increasing the number of counters to 170.
“We are taking the next steps towards the construction of the new airport. We have received the construction documentation from the designer, which includes approximately 6,250 design drawings and over 50 reports. Right now, a thorough verification of the documentation is underway,” said Dr Filip Czernicki, CEO of CPK.
The consortium
The CPK master architect consortium consists of the tender-winning design studios Foster + Partners and Buro Happold, along with more than 30 other companies from various sectors, including NACO, Kuryłowicz & Associates, and Cundall. In total, nearly 500 designers have contributed to the multidisciplinary design of the terminal, railway station, and bus station.
“The CPK investment presents a truly unique opportunity to design an entirely new airport from scratch. Our goal was to create accessible, intuitive, and passenger-friendly infrastructure that ensures comfort, short transfer times, and a positive travel experience. Our design is focused on passengers and their needs,” said Grant Brooker, head of studio at Foster + Partners.
According to the updated schedule, the new airport is planned to become operational by the end of 2032, coinciding with the opening of the Warsaw-CPK-Łódź section of the new high-speed rail line.
