Polish Airports secures PLN 3.3 billion loan from state banks to fund Chopin Airport terminal expansion and other projects.
Loan Agreement Signed
Polish Airports Ltd. signed a loan agreement with a consortium of banks: Pekao S.A. Bank, PKO Bank Polski, and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.
Major Airport Investments
The PLN 3.3 billion will finance major airport investments over the coming years, with most allocated to expanding Chopin Airport.
Terminal Expansion Details
The expansion includes modernizing parking areas and extending the terminal. The southern pier, featuring jet bridges, will be extended by 300 meters.
The northern terminal will be reorganized to create more space for passengers flying outside the Schengen area, with baggage handling facilities also expanded in this region.
Implementation Timeline
The terminal expansion design is currently underway. PPL authorities expect actual construction work to commence next spring and conclude within two years.
Once completed, the airport’s capacity will increase to approximately 30-32 million passengers annually.