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Tallinn Airport is set to undergo its largest-ever investment, with a €75M expansion project that will double its passenger capacity by 2030. The reconstruction will significantly improve Estonia’s main aviation gateway, which is already ranked among Europe’s best. The hub is also growing rapidly: more than 260,000 passengers passed through Tallinn Airport in November, which is 5% more than during the same period last year.
The upcoming project will add approximately 16,500 square meters of new space while renovating over 18,000 square meters of existing facilities, bringing the total terminal area to 52,500 square meters. The current facility handles 2.8 million passengers annually, but the expansion will boost capacity to accommodate up to 5.5 million passengers per year. Baseline projections estimate 4.6 million passengers by 2030.
This will be accommodated by infrastructure improvements. The baggage handling system will see dramatic improvements, with the number of belts nearly doubling from three to five. Currently, there is only one check-in point with two full-size baggage belts and one smaller belt. The arrivals’ hall will move to the upper floor and feature a larger baggage reclaim area with more carousels.
A new generation of self-service check-in machines will be installed, and by spring 2026, the self-service experience in the public area will be “at a completely different level.” The number of self-service border control machines will also double, helping to streamline the security process.
The terminal’s layout will undergo a fundamental reorganization, with departures and arrivals separated onto different levels rather than sharing the same concourse as they do currently. The border control and gate areas will be substantially expanded, while gate waiting areas will be enlarged to provide more comfortable spaces for passengers.
Construction is scheduled for 2026-2028 across four carefully planned phases designed to minimize disruption to travellers. The first phase begins in the final days of 2025, focusing on implementing the new self-service solutions. The tender for the second stage, covering the baggage zone and parking lot construction, will be announced this month.
The most extensive construction work is planned for 2027-2028, tackling the major structural changes to the terminal. A new parking lot will be built in the area between the tram and passenger terminals, adding much-needed capacity for travellers arriving by car.
The fourth and final stage, scheduled for 2029-2030, will expand the security screening area, VIP zone, and main retail outlet. And by that time, the surrounding area is also expected to receive a major boost with the finishing of Rail Balticamain main Estonian terminal, creating a seamless experience for passengers travelling between rail and air transport modes.
