Edinburgh airport evacuated LIVE updates: Bomb squad rush to scene

Edinburgh airport evacuated LIVE updates: Bomb squad rush to scene Crowds of passengers have been evacuated from Edinburgh airport after a 'potentially suspicious package' was identified Edinburgh airport has been evacuated with hundreds of passengers unable to get into the building after a 'potentially suspicious package' was identified. All flights to Edinburgh have been diverted to Glasgow Airport while police and emergency services clear the airport. Crowds of passengers are waiting outside beyond a police corden. Bomb disposals teams have reportedly been seen arriving at the airport. 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." Pictures from the airport show hundreds of passengers waiting outsite of the terminal. Edinburgh airport is Scotland's busiest airport and around 46,500 passengers pass through the airport each day on average. Edinburgh Airport has told passengers to wait for updates and check with their airlines regarding their flights.On X the airport released a statment and said: "Updates will be issued when available. Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight." Police Scotland issued a statement and confirmed that the bomb squad has been called to the airport. The force 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."