ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, has unveiled modernisation plans for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with a €233 million investment. The contract for the project was signed with a consortium comprising Mota-Engil, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Alves Ribeiro and HCI, during a ceremony attended by Portugal's Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Housing. The modernisation works aim to enhance passenger comfort and improve operational efficiency, with completion anticipated by 2027.
The project includes the expansion of Terminal 1 with the construction of a new 33,000 m² South Pier, designed to meet high environmental performance standards. Other key developments involve building ten new boarding bridges, adding 12 aircraft parking stands, remodelling the existing Central Pier to connect it with the future South Pier and redesigning the South bus gates.
The upgrades are set to significantly improve passenger experience by enlarging the terminal, providing direct access to aircraft and creating a more seamless boarding process. Additionally, operational performance at the airport will be optimised, while the use of high-energy-performance infrastructure and reduced vehicle traffic on the apron will contribute to lowering the airport's carbon footprint.
This initiative is part of VINCI Airports' ongoing strategy to enhance connectivity in Portugal and improve service quality for travellers. So far in 2024, ANA has invested €120 million in the development of the country's airports, underscoring its commitment to modernising aviation infrastructure. (€1.00 = US$1.05 at time of publication).
