Overview

• The €665 million project will boost Terminal 1’s capacity by six million passengers annually, matching Hannover Airport’s yearly throughput.
• Three double-deck A380 passenger bridges are being installed to support growing intercontinental flight operations.
• Early technical tests have begun on security scanners and boarding systems, with a full ORAT simulation planned for October 2025 involving up to 1,000 trial passengers.
• Cathay Pacific will commence flights from the new terminal on June 26, 2025, joining carriers such as Etihad, Delta and Emirates.
• Pandemic-related delays and rising material costs pushed the original sub-€500 million budget to its current estimate of €665 million.