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\n\t\tA section of Edinburgh Airport is in a lockdown while the bomb squad inspect a package (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tA section of Edinburgh Airport is in a lockdown while the bomb squad inspect a package (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Thousands of passengers have been caught in disruption after a potentially suspicious item forced planes to divert at Edinburgh Airport<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holidaymakers face disruption at the Scottish airport today after the suspect item sparked an evacuation. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n The airport remains cordoned off as of 11pm, with the bomb disposal crews at the scene. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\tSign up for all of the latest stories\t\t\t<\/p>\n Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates<\/a><\/strong> newsletter or get Breaking News<\/a> <\/strong>alerts the moment it happens. <\/p>\n Passenger Alan Jenkins said on X: \u2018New update from our pilot: We are \u201call in the dark I\u2019m afraid\u201d as to when we can get off the plane. We\u2019re told all ground staff have been told to return to offices.\u2019 <\/p>\n He joked that some of his fellow passengers had \u2018a few questions\u2019 regarding getting off in time before the Scotland World Cup game against Morocco<\/a> is due to kick off tonight. <\/p>\n Police Scotland<\/a> said: \u2018Edinburgh airport has been evacuated as a precaution following a report of a potentially suspicious package, reported around 6.50pm on Friday, 19 June, 2026.<\/p>\n \u2018Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are in attendance and a cordon is in place around the airport with roads closed.<\/p>\n \u2018Enquiries are ongoing and members of the public are advised to check ahead and contact their airline for updates.\u2019<\/p>\n Edinburgh Airport said: \u2018Due to reports of a potentially suspicious item, the airport has been evacuated while specialist teams investigate. <\/p>\n \u2018Updates will be issued when available. <\/p>\n \u2018Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight.\u2019<\/p>\n Transport to and from the airport has also been impacted. <\/p>\n Edinburgh trams are also affected, with services currently running between Gyle Centre and St Andrew Square only. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong> Or you can submit your videos and pictures here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our<\/strong>\u00a0news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> for the latest news updates.<\/strong> You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here<\/a>. <\/strong> <\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow \t\t\tComments \t\t\t\tAdd as preferred source \t\t\t\tNews Updates<\/p>\n Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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