Poland reaches new heights on the European aviation stage

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The Polish aviation sector is experiencing the best moment in its history – and that is no exaggeration. On one hand, we are seeing a record pace of passenger traffic growth; on the other, an unprecedented scale of investment in airport infrastructure. This level of acceleration has never been seen before.

According to the latest ACI Europe data, in the first quarter of 2025 Polish airports handled as much as 15.4% more passengers than the previous year. That’s more than three times the average growth rate in the European Union (4.3%). Poland has not only made up for the losses caused by the pandemic – we are now outpacing Europe, growing faster and stronger.

And that’s not all. The data on air connectivity – the real availability of connections within the aviation network – is even more telling. While many countries are still making up ground and remain 8% below 2019 levels, Poland is already ahead: 1% above pre-pandemic, and a remarkable 10% higher than a year ago. We have more connections, more options, and more destinations, across the entire system, from our main hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport to regional airports.

What’s more, we are turning this demand into future success: over EUR 11.1 billion invested in airport infrastructure – the largest programme of its kind in Poland’s history. This includes:

• €9.6 billion for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (Central Transport Hub) – a strategic hub that will further strengthen our position in Europe.
• Approximately €1.8 billion to expand the capacity of Warsaw Chopin Airport and invest in regional airports.

Polish Airports (PPL), as a capital group uniting 19 entities – including stakes in 12 of Poland’s 15 airports – and as both investor and future operator of the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, plays a crucial role in this process.

Poland is becoming one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in Europe – not just in terms of statistics. This is the result of a clear strategy, major investment and the trust of both passengers and airlines. And this is only the beginning.

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Adam Sanocki, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer (CSMO) of Polish Airports is an experienced manager and business & communication advisor. He has held executive positions and served on supervisory boards of numerous Polish and international organisations as well as consulting companies. He has extensive experience in the implementation of strategic projects and in providing advisory support to companies, public institutions, and non-governmental organisations. He is an expert in developing communication strategies, risk management, crisis communication, and supporting sales processes. Recognised for successfully completed restructuring projects in the industrial and infrastructure sectors. A passionate follower of new trends in communication. Former journalist and experienced press spokesperson. He has been associated with the aviation sector for over 20 years, having collaborated with entities such as the Solidarity Transport Hub Poland (CPK) and Lockheed Martin.

He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Silesia and completed an Executive MBA programme at the University of Warsaw.