The alarm situation ended shortly before Saturday afternoon at Dublin Airport after finding a suspicious object in security scanners at Terminal 2.
As the airport informed through a post on the X platform, authorities gave the green light to reopen the terminal 2, adding that passengers would re -enter the terminal soon and flights are expected to continue within 30 minutes.
It is noted, however, that there may be some temporary delays during the rest of the day and the airport authorities recommend that passengers contact their airlines for information.
(1/2) 🚨 Update 13:50: Dublin Airport Confirms Terminal 2 Has RECEIVED THE ALL-CLEAR. Passengers Will Shortly Re-Ender & Flights are Expected to Resume Within 30 Mins.
Some Temporary Disruption May Continue During the Reminder of the Day – Check with Your Airline for Updates. pic.twitter.com/ftokbpillk
– Dublin Airport (@dublinairport) September 20, 2025
The terminal was evacuated, with the airport reporting in a post on the X platform that flights may be temporarily affected.
According to the Irish Examiner website, police are on the spot, and a group of explosive mechanisms of the army have been deployed, while the investigation of the investigation has been taken over by officers of the Counter -Terrorist detective unit.
Police said it has identified the suspected bag holder and investigations are ongoing.
“Police are currently at the site of the incident at Dublin Airport. As this is an ongoing operation, there is no further information at the moment, “a spokesman for the airport said.
Video and photos show a multitude of passengers leaving the terminal and traffic around the airport.
Several sources have confirmed to the Irish Examiner that a suspected object was found in a bag that passed through the security scanners and was immediately informed by the airport police.
The Dublin Airport spokesman said the terminal was closed “as a precautionary measure”. “The safety of our passengers and staff is our absolute priority,” he said.
(1/3) 🚨 Update: Dublin Airport Can Confirm Terminal 2 has been evacuated as a precutionion. Passenger & Staff Safety Remains Our Top Priority. FLIGHTS MAY FACE TEMPORY DISRUPTION – PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR AIRLINE. pic.twitter.com/qhkdzyn6uz
– Dublin Airport (@dublinairport) September 20, 2025
“Passengers are heading to defined rally points and we ask everyone to follow the guidelines of the airport staff. Fixed functions may be temporarily affected and we advise passengers to contact their airline for the latest updates, “the airport spokesman added.
“We will provide further information as soon as it is available. We thank the passengers for their patience and cooperation. “
According to Irish Examiner, flights appear to be departing normally from Terminal 2, where Aer Lingus occupies 28 check-in offices.
Source :Skai
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