Delays expected at Edinburgh Airport after security alert

20 Jun 2026 • 3:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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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.

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