Edinburgh Airport evacuated after report of a potentially suspicious package

Edinburgh Airport has re-opened after a suspicious package sparked an evacuation, road closures and overnight disruption.

Passengers are facing long queues at Edinburgh Airport after parts of the terminal building were evacuated on Friday evening following a bomb scare

The airport was evacuated on Friday night after a ‘potentially suspicious package’ was found

The airport was evacuated on Friday night after a ‘potentially suspicious package’ was found

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Police Scotland said an explosive ordnance disposal team is at the airport and a cordon is in place with roads closed

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A section of Edinburgh Airport is in a lockdown while the bomb squad inspect a package (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Thousands of passengers have been caught in disruption after a potentially suspicious item forced planes to divert at Edinburgh Airport. Holidaymakers face disruption at the Scottish airport today after the suspect item sparked an evacuation. Some flights are said to have been diverted to land at other nearby airports like Glasgow, while planes are also taking off from different locations. The airport remains cordoned off as of 11pm, with the bomb disposal crews at the scene. Scores of people are said to be stranded on planes on the tarmac after having landed, but are unable to disembark due to the ongoing incident. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. Passenger Alan Jenkins said on X: ‘New update from our pilot: We are “all in the dark I’m afraid” as to when we can get off the plane. We’re told all ground staff have been told to return to offices.’ He joked that some of his fellow passengers had ‘a few questions’ regarding getting off in time before the Scotland World Cup game against Morocco is due to kick off tonight. Police Scotland said: ‘Edinburgh airport has been evacuated as a precaution following a report of a potentially suspicious package, reported around 6.50pm on Friday, 19 June, 2026. ‘Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are in attendance and a cordon is in place around the airport with roads closed. ‘Enquiries are ongoing and members of the public are advised to check ahead and contact their airline for updates.’ Edinburgh Airport said: ‘Due to reports of a potentially suspicious item, the airport has been evacuated while specialist teams investigate. ‘Updates will be issued when available. ‘Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight.’ Transport to and from the airport has also been impacted. Edinburgh trams are also affected, with services currently running between Gyle Centre and St Andrew Square only. Scottish Citylink buses said all services will be terminating at the Moxi hotel bus stop and picking up from Hilton bus stop until further notice. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated amid reports that a 'potentially suspicious item' has been found.

Crowds of passengers have been evacuated from Edinburgh airport after a 'potentially suspicious package' was identified

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Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated amid reports that a 'potentially suspicious item' has been found.

Police bomb squad locks down Edinburgh Airport amid incident invloving “potentially suspicious package”

Edinburgh Airport has been closed after a potentially suspicious package was reported.

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