VINCI Airports completes expansion and modernisation of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport
VINCI Airports has completed the expansion and modernisation of the Schengen departure area of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport, reinforcing its commitment to service quality and operational efficiency. Inaugurated early January, this latest phase represents an investment of €12 million, bringing the total investment in Terminal 2 to €20 million since 2020.
This project is part of the wider UPGRADE plan, through which more than €300 million of investments are currently underway at Lisbon Airport. These include the creation of a new departure area, Pier Sul, and the expansion of Terminal 1 by an additional 33,000 m², with 10 new boarding gates and a complete redesign of the terminal’s central core.
Terminal 2 at Humberto Delgado Airport now offers more space, more natural light, greater comfort, more seating, a wider range of passenger services and new technological features. The improvements also include the implementation of Biometrics by VINCI Airports technology at all gates, enabling faster, paperless boarding.
Key features of the renovated Terminal 2 include:
- Expansion of the boarding area with more space and natural light ;
- More seating and charging points for electronic devices ;
- More services for passengers with a wider range of restaurants and shops ;
- Installation of biometric technology at all boarding gates ;
- Greater comfort and better organisation of passenger flows.
“The completion of this phase of the Terminal 2 modernization demonstrates the dedication of our ANA and VINCI Airports teams, who have been able to plan and execute complex interventions in an airport operating at full capacity. This investment strengthens Lisbon Airport’s ability to welcome passengers with greater comfort and efficiency, improving the travel experience for both Portuguese passengers and those who visit us.” Stated Thierry Ligonnière, Portugal, Brazil & Cabo Verde Director at VINCI Airports.
