In what’s being called Poland’s most ambitious infrastructure project in decades, the €31 billion Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK)—a vast international airport and transport hub—has entered a pivotal new stage. The Polish government has officially opened the tender to appoint a general contract engineer, who will steer the construction of the mega-hub from start to finish.
Set to rise between Warsaw and Łódź, the new central airport is slated for completion in 2032. But this isn’t just an airport — it’s the cornerstone of Poland’s grand vision to become a pan-European transportation powerhouse. When complete, CPK will serve as a high-capacity aviation gateway integrated with new high-speed rail lines and upgraded highways, reshaping regional and international connectivity.
A Super-Hub with Super Ambitions
The chosen company will act as project management consultant and top-level construction lead, managing timelines, budgets, and coordination across a site expected to employ thousands of workers and house dozens of subcontractors. This is not a role for newcomers. To even qualify, bidders must have successfully delivered a greenfield airport capable of handling over 20 million passengers annually in the last 15 years. Deep pockets are also required: companies must demonstrate net annual revenues of PLN 500 million (€117M) for five consecutive years. A proven track record in airport megaprojects—preferably in Poland—is highly valued.
Submissions are due by October 20, with a final decision expected in early 2026.
More Than Just a Runway
The CPK super-hub isn’t just about planes—it’s a centerpiece in Poland’s nationwide transport upgrade, meant to slash travel times and increase geopolitical influence. Strategically positioned in the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, CPK is designed to facilitate smooth movement between East and West, with a target of handling up to 45 million passengers per year in its initial phase. Future expansions could push that number even higher, putting the hub in direct competition with major European airports like Frankfurt and Schiphol.
With a combined vision of aviation, rail, and road modernization, the CPK could fundamentally shift how people and goods travel across the continent—and how Poland is perceived on the global stage.
