Polish Airports and the Poland Convention Bureau invited representatives of the MICE industry and the media on a study tour to the newly opened Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO). Since its launch in April 2023, the airport has already served 15,000 passengers and can handle up to 3 million annually. The opening of Warsaw-Radom Airport presents exciting new opportunities for Poland’s meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector, significantly improving connectivity and regional accessibility for both domestic and international event organisers.
Warsaw – Radom Airport study tour
The purpose of the trip was to familiarise participants with Europe’s newest airport, which opened only a few months ago. Since its official launch on 27 April this year, Warsaw–Radom Airport has served 15,000 passengers. Currently, there are 14 flights per week to six countries, with the number of connections steadily increasing. The airport has a current capacity of up to 3 million passengers per year, with the potential to double that figure following future expansion.
During the study visit, participants explored the history of the airport, toured its various areas—including the non-Schengen zone and duty-free zone—and met with airport representatives. First impressions from the group were overwhelmingly positive.
The airport boasts a modern terminal spanning 30,000 square metres, a 2,500-metre runway, efficient check-in and security control points, and a vibrant commercial zone featuring restaurants, cafés, duty-free shops, and dedicated children’s play areas. These are just a few of the many amenities that Warsaw–Radom Airport has to offer.
Information About Warsaw–Radom Airport (RDO)
The airport’s official name is Lotnisko Warszawa–Radom im. Bohaterów Radomskiego Czerwca 1976 Roku (Heroes of Radom’s June 1976 Warsaw–Radom Airport). Situated just 3 km from the centre of Radom, it is the newest and most modern airport in Poland. With its thoughtfully designed layout, the airport significantly shortens check-in times and enables passengers to move efficiently from the terminal directly to the aircraft. While waiting for their flights, travellers can enjoy a range of amenities, including an educational and entertainment zone, duty-free shops, and restaurants.
The terminal spans over 30,000 square metres -equivalent to the area of four full-size football pitches. Efficient service is ensured by 31 check-in counters, 9 boarding gates, 6 passport control stations, 3 security lanes, and 2 baggage claim carousels.
Developed by Polish Airports (PPL), Warsaw–Radom Airport is intended to relieve pressure on Warsaw Chopin Airport, which is currently operating at full capacity. At present, RDO offers scheduled flights to destinations including Rome and Paris, as well as seasonal routes to countries such as Bulgaria and Greece through partnerships with tour operators.
Warsaw–Radom Airport is steadily gaining recognition. Its infrastructure can accommodate a wide range of aircraft, from popular models like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 to larger aircraft such as the Boeing Dreamliner. The airport not only has strong potential as a supporting hub for Warsaw Chopin Airport but also serves as the closest airport to Targi Kielce—one of Poland’s leading exhibition and conference centres, home to major events including the International Defence Industry Exhibition.
The Warsaw-Radom Airport has a promising future ahead of it and can play an important role in developing Polish aviation infrastructure
Prospects for Development: A New Opportunity for Poland’s MICE Industry
The opening of the new Warsaw–Radom Airport presents exciting prospects for the growth of business tourism not only in Warsaw and the Mazovia region but also in nearby Kielce. This modern airport infrastructure provides favourable conditions for business travellers and opens new pathways for the development of the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
Strategically located, the airport offers convenient access to Poland’s capital and surrounding regions for business visitors from across Europe. This is particularly significant given Warsaw’s status as Poland’s primary economic and business hub. With Warsaw-Radom Airport now in operation, travellers benefit from a wider range of flight connections and are no longer solely dependent on the already congested Chopin Airport.
The MICE industries in both the Mazovia region and the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, including the city of Kielce, stand to benefit from this improved connectivity. For entrepreneurs and attendees of conferences or trade fairs in southern Mazovia and Świętokrzyskie, the new airport offers a convenient alternative. Transport accessibility remains a key factor in the selection of event destinations, impacting the ease and efficiency of business travel and encouraging organisers to consider these regions for future events.
As a result, the Warsaw Convention Bureau, Mazovia Convention Bureau, and Świętokrzyskie Convention Bureau now have a stronger case when competing to attract high-profile business events and international conferences.
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Photo credits: PPL Polskie Linie Lotnicze, AK, POT
