Ryanair to Triple Warsaw-Modlin Traffic with $400M Deal

Ryanair has committed to a $400 million investment in Poland’s Warsaw-Modlin Airport as part of a long-term agreement aimed at tripling its annual passenger volume at the airport to more than five million by 2030. The agreement, signed on July 8, 2025, will see the airline double its fleet based at the airport from four to eight aircraft and introduce up to 25 new routes in the coming years.

This major expansion will generate significant employment opportunities, with over 200 new roles for Ryanair pilots, cabin crew, and engineers. Additionally, around 400 jobs will be created within the airport’s operations, covering passenger services, security, and retail. The airport itself has agreed to expand its infrastructure by September 2027, including the addition of four new check-in desks for a total of eight, and four new aircraft parking stands, bringing the total to 12.

Ryanair is currently the only scheduled airline operating out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport, although that will change with Air Arabia launching new services to Sharjah in the UAE. The airport has seen a sharp drop in passenger numbers in recent years due to disputes between Ryanair and the airport’s previous management over fees. The new agreement signals a reset in that relationship, setting the stage for renewed growth after traffic declined by over 50% since 2023. In 2024, the airport served 2.8 million passengers, ranking as Poland’s seventh busiest airport, far behind Warsaw-Chopin Airport’s 21.2 million.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary welcomed the agreement, emphasizing that after three years of falling traffic, the airline is optimistic about Modlin’s recovery and future. He stated that the new partnership will help Warsaw-Modlin become Poland’s fastest-growing airport and boost tourism and job creation in the Mazovia region.

Warsaw-Modlin Airport president Jacek Kowalski also expressed confidence in the airport’s growth, citing the new deal as a pivotal moment. He noted that the partnership with Ryanair, which began with the airport’s opening in 2012, has driven the development of the airport and helped it reach record-breaking milestones. Kowalski said the airport aspires to move into the top tier of European regional airports and highlighted the broader economic benefits of Ryanair’s continued investment, including regional development and international visibility.

Ryanair is Poland’s largest airline by passenger volume, having carried nearly 17 million passengers in 2024, more than twice as many as national carrier LOT. Its Polish subsidiary, Buzz, operates a fleet of 73 aircraft, consisting of 54 Boeing 737-800s and 19 Boeing 737-8-200 MAX jets.

This deal marks a significant strategic move for Ryanair in Central Europe, reinforcing its position in Poland while helping Warsaw-Modlin recover and expand its role in the European low-cost travel market.

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