ANA - Aeropuertos de Portugal, the national airport management company responsible for managing, operating, and developing airport infrastructure across the country, part of the VINCI Airports network has announced the expansion plan for Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the international airport of Porto located in Vila Nova da Telha, 11 kilometres from the city centre, currently the second - busiest airport in Portugal, based on aircraft operations, and the second - busiest in passengers after Lisbon Airport, according to traffic statistics.
The expansion of Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport has been a demand for several years, following a strong growth and the government itself has stated its desire to support infrastructure growth and to consolidate Porto as a second hub in Portugal.
The plan of expansion aims to strengthen the airport’s capacity to accommodate increased demand in the long term, in addition to expanding the entire airport complex, promoting greater operational efficiency and connectivity, enhancing the regional hub strategy, as positioning Francisco Sá Carneiro air hub as a benchmark airport in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
The improvement and expansion of Porto Airport is one of the measures included in the TAP privatization plan, announced by the government, which provides for the sale of up to 49.9% of the Portuguese airline’s capital.
According to the Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, ANA – Aeropuertos de Portugal is working on developing Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport expansion plan, which should be presented either later this year or early next year.
Concurrently, work is underway to improve the runway. The Minister announced that the runway’s structural reinforcement work, costing €50 million, should be completed by March 2026.
The works began on 31st July 2024 and were expected to last 19 months. The investment will include the reinforcement of the pavement, replacing the lighting and drainage systems, and installing a new lighting system for operation in low visibility conditions.
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport with its significant growth has been recognized for its excellent service. In 2024, the Portuguese airport served 15.9 million passengers.
Porto Airport is well known for its balance of full - service and low - cost airlines, with Ryanair and easyJet being major players.
The Portuguese airport also seen a substantial increase in routes, adding 41 new routes in the past five years, and is expanding its long - haul network with new routes planned for 2025, including Air Canada, Azul, and Ethiopian Airlines.
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https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-07-11/porto-airport-expansion/99322
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