Ryanair warns: "Nobody will travel 2 hours to CPK" — what about Chopin and Modlin?

Ryanair is blunt: passengers won't make a two-hour journey to use the Central Communication Port. According to the airline, comfort and travel time will determine where people choose to fly from, and a long commute will put travellers off.

Operational plans and the role of Modlin

The carrier has revealed its operational plans — if most traffic is moved to CPK, Ryanair's Mazovian connections would be concentrated primarily around Modlin Airport. That is where, according to airline representatives, there are:

• Better conditions for passengers.
• Lower operating costs.

The future of Chopin Airport

The debate raises the question of Chopin Airport's future once CPK opens. Ryanair suggests that closing Chopin without a genuine alternative in the form of convenient access to the new hub could meet resistance from passengers and carriers alike.

What will determine the investment's success?

Experts emphasise that CPK's success will depend not only on the scale of investment, but above all on:

• Transport infrastructure.
• Cooperation with airlines.

Without fast rail links and affordable transport options, passengers will choose airports that are closer to them.

The carrier's appeal

Ryanair is calling for realistic logistics plans and consultations with airlines — their declarations could have a significant impact on the shape of the regional airport network and decisions on the future of Chopin Airport.