# Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport timeline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-lus-de-cames-airport-project > Updated: 2026-08-01T10:57:43.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 5. The July 2026 technical reports confirmed a €7.9‑€8.9 billion price tag (2024 prices) for the new Luís de Camões Airport at Alcochete, with construction slated to start in 2029, structural completion by 2033 and an operational opening projected for 2035. The design includes two runways, a 500,000 m² terminal with 64 gates and an initial capacity of 56 million passengers per year. Parliamentary briefings highlighted a dedicated high‑speed rail link delivering a 20‑minute city‑centre connection, with rail service expected to begin in 2034 and to carry up to 20 million passengers annually. An environmental impact study, finalised by ANA and submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency on 1 August 2026, comprises a 5,000‑page report prepared by more than 60 specialists. It examines water, noise, ecosystems, air quality, health and socio‑economic effects, and reaffirms the 2035 opening target, earlier than an earlier mid‑2027 estimate. The Portuguese Order of Architects will collaborate with ANA to select the airport’s architectural teams. The study also set a financial‑report deadline for 17 January 2027 and a concession‑application deadline for January 2028. ## Claims - ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal delivered the final Environmental Impact Study for the new Luís de Camões Airport to the Portuguese Environment Agency on a Friday. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The study comprises about 5,000 pages and was developed over 1.5 years by more than 60 technicians. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The new airport investment is estimated between €7.9 billion and €8.9 billion at 2024 prices. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Construction of the airport is scheduled to start in 2029 and be completed by 2033. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The airport is planned to open in 2035, earlier than the previously indicated mid‑2027 timeline. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A financial report for the project is due on 17 January 2027, and the full application will be submitted in January 2028. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has been part of Vinci Airports since 2013 and manages multiple Portuguese airports. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Portuguese Order of Architects will collaborate with ANA to select architecture teams for the new airport. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Luís de Camões Airport environmental study delivered, construction set for 2029 ANA delivered a 5,000‑page environmental study for the €7.9‑€8.9 bn Luís de Camões Airport; construction starts 2029, opening set for 2035, with architecture teams to be chosen by the Portuguese Order of Arqu​t 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbons-new-lus-de-cames-airport-project-advances-with-architecture-pact-and-environmental-study ### 2026-07-26: Lisbon’s Luís de Camões Airport to Open by 2035 with 20‑minute rail link to city centre Portugal’s Luís de Camões Airport, to start building in 2029, aims for a 2035 opening and a 20‑minute rail link to Lisbon, with 56 M annual passenger capacity and €8‑9 bn investment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbons-lus-de-cames-airport-to-open-by-2035-with-20minute-rail-link-to-city-centre ### 2026-07-24: Lisbon’s New Airport Project Delayed to 2037 with €8 bn Cost Estimate Portugal’s new Lisbon airport is projected to cost €7.9‑€8.9 bn and likely open in 2037, featuring high‑speed rail links, though inflation and geopolitical risks may raise costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbons-new-airport-project-delayed-to-2037-with-8-bn-cost-estimate ### 2026-07-22: Lisbon's Luís de Camões Airport budget set at €7.9‑€8.9 bn, opening projected 2035‑2037 Portugal’s new Luís de Camões Airport, costing €7.9‑€8.9 bn, will start construction in 2029 and aim to open between 2035 and 2037, with 56 million‑passenger capacity and a 20‑minute high‑speed rail link to the 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbons-lus-de-cames-airport-budget-set-at-7989-bn-opening-2035 ### 2026-07-17: Portugal's Luís de Camões Airport Gets Third Technical Report Portugal's government received ANA's third technical report for the Luís de Camões Airport, outlining construction plans and budget. A financial report is due Jan 2027, with full candidacy expected in Jan 2028. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugals-lus-de-cames-airport-gets-third-technical-report --- Cite as: Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport timeline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-lus-de-cames-airport-project