Lublin Airport

What Lublin Airport does

Lublin Airport (Port Lotniczy Lublin S.A., IATA: LUZ, ICAO: EPLB) is a regional international airport located in Świdnik near Lublin in southeastern Poland, incorporated in 2012 and operated as a joint-stock company owned entirely by four local government entities: Lublin Voivodeship (Województwo Lubelskie), Gmina Lublin, Gmina Miejska Świdnik, and Powiat Świdnik. The airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for eastern Poland, including the Lublin, Mazovia, Świętokrzyskie, and Subcarpathian voivodeships, handling 471,101 passengers and 5,054 aircraft operations in 2025, with a stated target of exceeding 500,000 passengers in 2026. Its core infrastructure includes a 2,520m × 45m runway capable of handling code D aircraft, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category II on RWY 25 enabling low-visibility operations, Category 7 fire protection, and a 24-hour cargo terminal with X-ray screening, Highloader equipment, and direct customs access. The airport is accessible by car, bus (MPK line 005), rail (Polregio station adjacent to terminal), and taxi (ALE TAXI).

The airport's product portfolio centers on a passenger terminal providing check-in, security, accessibility services, and special assistance, supplemented by a dedicated cargo terminal, business executive lounges in both Schengen and non-Schengen zones at 130 PLN entry, parking (727 spaces managed by APCOA), commercial space rental, ground handling operations, aviation fuel services operated by Air BP Aramco Poland, and an education department offering structured airport tours. The airport currently serves 17 destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East via partnerships with Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Enter Air, Air Cairo, Ryanair Sun, Pegasus, and Nouvelair, with charter distribution through tour operators Coral Travel Polska, Exim Tours, and Sun&Fun. New routes launched in 2026 include Rijeka (Wizz Air), Trapani (Ryanair), Maastricht (Wizz Air), and a planned year-round Marsa Alam charter (Coral Travel/Enter Air).

Revenue is generated through multiple transaction-based streams: airport charges (landing fees at 36 PLN per started ton MTOW, passenger fees at 34 PLN per departing passenger including 1 PLN security and 33 PLN terminal infrastructure, parking fees at 15 PLN per ton MTOW per 24 hours, cargo fees at 0.15 PLN per kg), commercial space leasing to retailers (Aelia duty-free, Relay, 1 Minute, Odlot Caffe) and a roster of nine car rental companies (Avis, Budget, CarFree, EASYCAR, Europcar, Hertz, Odkryj-Auto, SIXT, Wygodne Auto), business lounge access fees, parking income, advertising across multimedia totems, and ground handling services. With 45 employees, the airport operates as a lean, publicly-owned regional infrastructure asset combining aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams under a single economic model.

Name

Lublin Airport

Legal name

Port Lotniczy Lublin S.A.

Website

https://airport.lublin.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lublin Airport (Port Lotniczy Lublin S.A.) is a government-owned regional international airport in Świdnik, Poland, serving eastern Poland. It provides passenger terminal, cargo, parking, and ground handling services, handling 471,101 passengers in 2025 across 17 destinations via airline and tour operator partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations (EDAOANAM)

Keywords

• Regional airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Cargo handling logistics
• Airport ground handling
• Aviation fuel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Świdnik

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airport Charges (Landing, Passenger, Parking, Cargo): Airport charges include landing fees (36 PLN per started ton MTOW), passenger fees (34 PLN per passenger: 1 PLN security + 33 PLN terminal infrastructure), parking fees (15 PLN per ton MTOW per 24 hours), and cargo fees (0.15 PLN per kg). Additional fees for SOL security guards (100 PLN/hour), decontamination services (650–1,000 PLN), and firefighting escort (100 PLN/service).
2. Parking Services: Two parking lots (A and B) with 727 total spaces adjacent to the terminal. Revenue generated from hourly/daily parking fees. Online reservation available via APCOA platform. People with disabilities receive free parking up to 30 minutes.
3. Commercial Space Rental: Leasing of commercial spaces in the terminal to retailers, restaurants, car rental companies, duty-free (Aelia), food & beverage (1 Minute, Odlot Caffe), news kiosks (Relay), and service providers. Set of car rental partners (Avis, Budget, CarFree, EASYCAR, Europcar, Hertz, Odkryj-Auto, SIXT, Wygodne Auto) operate from the terminal.
4. Business Executive Lounge: Two Business Executive Lounges (Schengen and non-Schengen) generate revenue at 130 PLN per entry. Children under 2 enter free. Free access for business class passengers (LOT), Star Alliance Gold, Diners Club, Priority Pass, DragonPass holders.
5. Cargo Terminal Operations: Cargo terminal handles export/import goods, security screening, loading/unloading, documentation, customs consolidation, and storage. Registered agent status. Airport connected to road network (A2, S12, S17, S19) and rail, adjacent to border crossings.
6. Advertising: Advertising revenue from multimedia totems throughout the terminal, reaching thousands of travelers including international passengers. Contact: [email protected].
7. Aviation Fuel Sales (through Air BP Aramco): Fuel services provided by Air BP Aramco Poland. Jet A-1 pricing at ~4.23–5.41 PLN/liter (July–August 2026), with excise duty and fuel levy additional. Night refueling surcharge of 540 PLN/service. Small pour fee (under 1,000 liters) 200 PLN.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lublin Airport operates a regional international airport providing passenger and cargo aviation services, including terminal operations, ground handling, security screening, and flight information. It sells airport charges to airlines (landing, passenger, parking, cargo), commercial space to retailers and car rental companies, parking to travelers, premium lounge access, advertising, and aviation fuel through Air BP Aramco. The airport connects eastern Poland to 17+ destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East via partnerships with Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT, and charter carriers.

Product overview

Lublin Airport operates as a regional international airport (IATA: LUZ, ICAO: EPLB) serving southeastern Poland. The airport's product portfolio centers on a unified passenger terminal offering core aviation services including ground handling, security, passenger assistance, and accessibility support, supplemented by a Cargo Terminal for freight operations and an Aviation Fuel Service. The airport's add-on modules include the Business Executive Lounge (premium Schengen and non-Schengen lounges), on-site Parking (managed by APCOA with 727 total spaces), Commercial Space Rental within the terminal, and an Airport Education Department offering structured tours. The Flight Information Display System provides real-time schedule data to passengers. The airport infrastructure includes a 2,520 m runway, Category II ILS on RWY 25, Category 7 fire protection, and is accessible 24 hours per day for cargo operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Terminal Operations Main passenger terminal handling departures, arrivals, check-in, security screening, passenger assistance, and accessibility services for all travelers at Lublin Airport (IATA: LUZ).
• Cargo Terminal Operations 24-hour international cargo terminal offering export/import processing, cargo security screening with X-Ray (180x150 cm), ULD building, forklift operations up to 8,000 kg, CCTV surveillance, and customs clearance support for freight forwarders and logistics companies.
• Business Executive Lounge Premium lounge facilities in both Schengen and non-Schengen departure halls offering self-service bar, snacks, work zones with internet access, printer/fax services, and patio. Entry fee 130 PLN; complimentary for LOT business class, Star Alliance Gold, Priority Pass, Diners Club, and DragonPass holders.
• Airport Parking Two parking lots (Parking A and Parking B) with combined 727 spaces located directly adjacent to the passenger terminal. Online reservation available via APCOA platform. Free parking for persons with disabilities up to 30 minutes.
• Ground Handling Services Full ground handling services for passengers and aircraft provided by the Ground Operations Department, covering apron and cabin services for all types of commercial, charter, and General Aviation aircraft using the airport.
• Aviation Fuel Services Jet A-1 and AVGAS 100LL fuel supply and refueling services provided by Air BP Aramco Poland, operating from 06:00 to 22:00 with after-hours service available. Priced at approximately 4.23-5.41 PLN/liter depending on period.
• Commercial Space Rental Rental of commercial spaces within the terminal building available to retail, food and beverage, and service operators. Tenants include duty-free (Aelia), F&B (1 Minute, Odlot Caffe), news kiosks (Relay), and car rental companies.
• Airport Education Department Educational tours for children and adults covering airport infrastructure, passenger processes, restricted zones, Airport Rescue and Firefighting Service, and aircraft observation. Variant I (~45 min, 10 PLN/person); Variant II (~2 hours, 20 PLN/person, minimum age 7).

Quantifiable outcome

• Record 61,794 passengers in June 2026 — highest monthly in airport history, up 16.73% vs June 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Wizz AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor low-cost airline partner operating flights from Lublin to London Luton, Warsaw, Split, Rijeka, Maastricht, and Burgas. Multiple weekly departures across several routes.
• RyanaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor low-cost airline partner operating flights to London Luton, Dublin, Bergamo, Trapani, Gdańsk, Barcelona (Girona), and Antalya (Ryanair Sun).
• LOT Polish Airlines (Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoland's national carrier operating daily flights to Warsaw Chopin. Enables connections to global destinations through Star Alliance network. LOT business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members receive complimentary lounge access.
• Enter AirmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter airline partner operating flights to Antalya (Turkey) and Marsa Alam (Egypt). The largest private airline in Poland, partnered with tour operators for holiday packages.
• Air CairomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgyptian charter airline operating seasonal flights to Hurghada from Lublin Airport.
• Pegasus AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish low-cost carrier operating seasonal flights to Antalya from Lublin Airport.
• NouvelairminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTunisian charter airline operating seasonal flights to Monastyr from Lublin Airport.
• Ryanair SunminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter brand of Ryanair operating seasonal flights to Antalya and Heraklion from Lublin Airport.
• Coral Travel PolskamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Polish tour operator partnering with Enter Air to operate year-round charter flights to Marsa Alam (Egypt) from December 2026, and seasonal flights to Hurghada. Represents the airport's fourth new route of 2026.
• Air BP Aramco Poland Sp. z o.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationAviation fuel supplier providing Jet A-1 and AVGAS 100LL refueling services at Lublin Airport. Operates refueling from 06:00 to 22:00 (night refueling available with surcharge). Complies with JIG international safety and quality standards. Accepts all major credit cards and Air BP Sterling Card.
• APCOA ParkingcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party parking operator managing the airport's parking lots A and B (727 spaces total) through an online reservation platform at airport.lublin.apcoa.pl.
• MPK Lublin (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne w Lublinie)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transport operator providing regular bus line 005 connecting Lublin Main Station to the airport terminal.
• PolregiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional rail operator providing direct train service to Lublin Airport terminal. Railway station is located adjacent to the terminal building. Tickets and schedules available at bilety.polregio.pl.
• Avis, Budget, CarFree, EASYCAR, Europcar, Hertz, Odkryj-Auto, SIXT, Wygodne AutomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNine car rental company partners operating from the terminal. Services include short-, medium-, and long-term rentals, with some offering 24/7 support, no deposit, and unlimited mileage options.
• ALE TAXIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended taxi corporation by the airport. Taxi stand located in front of the terminal on the arrivals side. Contact: +48 81 511 11 11.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport: Polish regional airport serving southeastern Poland with similar sub-1M passenger scale, LCC + LOT scheduled service, and a comparable public/municipal ownership structure. The most direct scale and structural peer.
• Kraków Airport (John Paul II International Airport): Polish regional international airport handling ~8-9M passengers, also dominated by LCCs (Ryanair, Wizz Air) and offering both scheduled and charter leisure routes. Same business model (aeronautical + non-aero charges), similar airline mix, and competes with Lublin for central/eastern Polish travelers.
• Katowice Airport (Katowice-Wojciech Korfanty Airport): Polish regional airport serving southern Poland with similar LCC dominance (Wizz Air, Ryanair), charter leisure traffic, and a comparable scale (~5M pax). Direct competitor model in terms of airline negotiations, fee structure, and cargo operations.
• Poznań Airport (Poznań-Ławica Airport): Polish regional international airport with ~2M passengers, similar Wizz Air/Ryanair/LOT mix and parallel governance as a publicly-owned joint-stock company. Comparable mid-tier regional peer for benchmarking operational economics.
• Wrocław Airport (Wrocław–Copernicus Airport): Polish regional international airport with ~3.5M passengers, similar mix of Wizz Air, Ryanair, and LOT connections, plus charter leisure. Comparable scale and route development approach for central Polish secondary cities.
• Gdańsk Airport (Lech Wałęsa Airport): Polish regional international airport handling ~5M passengers with a comparable LCC + charter + scheduled mix. Same operational profile (regional infrastructure, mixed leisure/business demand) and serves as a benchmark for non-aero revenue and route development pace.
• Modlin Airport (Warsaw Modlin Airport): Polish LCC-focused regional airport near Warsaw serving primarily Ryanair and Wizz Air. Closest direct peer in business model (small regional, LCC-skewed, low-cost) and competes for the same Warsaw-area catchment that drains demand from Lublin.

Emerging players

• Radom Airport (Warsaw Radom Airport): Newly (re)opened Polish regional airport positioned to serve the same eastern-Polish catchment with low-cost carriers. Emerging competitor that could divert traffic from Lublin if it secures Wizz Air/Ryanair capacity at competitive airport charges.

Broad incumbents

• Warsaw Chopin Airport (Lotnisko Chopina w Warszawie): Poland's primary hub airport handling ~18M passengers annually, located ~2 hours from Lublin. It is the dominant incumbent in the same country/region, competing for overlapping passengers from the Lublin catchment while offering vastly larger network connectivity through LOT Polish Airlines.

Regional players

• Bydgoszcz Airport (Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport): Small Polish regional airport with sub-500K passenger scale, similar LCC + charter model, and public/municipal ownership. Closest pure scale-and-structure peer for Lublin within the Polish regional airport network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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