GeneralJune 20, 2026 · 7:39 AM1 min read

    Delays expected at Edinburgh Airport after security alert

    Edinburgh Airport was evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert. Police Scotland deployed an explosive ordnance disposal team to investigate a "potentially suspicious package" discovered around 6.50 pm. The incident caused road closures and significant disruption for passengers. The

    By David Young

    Delays expected at Edinburgh Airport after security alert

    Edinburgh Airport was evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert.

    Police Scotland deployed an explosive ordnance disposal team to investigate a "potentially suspicious package" discovered around 6.50 pm.

    The incident caused road closures and significant disruption for passengers.

    The airport reopened around 3am on Saturday after investigations by specialist teams.

    Passengers are being advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information as knock-on impacts are expected throughout Saturday.

    Source: Independent · General
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