The Port of Tallinn could begin construction of a replacement Terminal A at the Estonian capital's Old City Harbour in 2028, the port's head of development said recently.
Terminal A serves Viking Line and Eckerö Line passengers travelling to Finland, including those sailing on Eckerö Line's Finlandia and Viking Line's Viking XPRS.
The city is still processing the project's detailed plan. Riho Joala, the port’s development head, estimated completion could come in a couple of months, after which the port would apply for a building permit.
"The start of the development depends on when the terminal A detailed plan is approved," Joala told ERR News. "After that, the management board and supervisory board of the Port of Tallinn must make the investment decision."
The new terminal will be built on the car park in front of the existing building. The current terminal will remain in service during construction; after its replacement is completed, the old building will be demolished.
In January, Port of Tallinn head Valdo Kalm had envisaged a construction start at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027, according to ERR. He estimated the investment at up to €30 million (US$33 million), to be funded from the company's own cash flows.
The new terminal's second floor will have facilities for check-in, along with operators' service desks and offices, self-service kiosks and ticket gates. A waiting area, lounge, café, and outdoor terrace will occupy the third floor.
A 50-space short-stay drop-off area will be located in the basement, and tourist buses and taxis will have a dedicated stopping area on the seaward side.
The winning design from the architecture competition was drawn by local architecture firm Molumba.
