NewsUK NewsGlasgow Airport Ltd.LIVEUpdated 3 mins agoCrowds of passengers have been evacuated from Edinburgh airport after a 'potentially suspicious package' was identifiedA cordon is in place at Edinburgh Airport after a "potentially suspicious package" was found.(Image: X)Laura HillEdinburgh 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."‌Today22:12 BSTPassengers stuck on tarmacPassengers have been unable to disembark flights that have landed at Edinburgh Airport and are stuck on the tarmac.Some passengers have taken to social media and said they have been waiting on the tarmac for over an hour after landing.Today22:07 BSTBomb squad on site Police Scotland confirmed that Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is in attendance a the airport.Today22:03 BSTBuses not going to airport Bus firm Citylink has said that it has suspended services to and from the main terminal.In a statement, Citylink said: 'Due to the ongoing incident at Edinburgh Airport all of our services will be terminating at the Moxi hotel bus stop and picking up from the Hilton bus stop until further notice.'Lothian Buses have also warned of service disruptions.A message from Lothian Buses said: 'Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Eastfield Road and Edinburgh Airport and are instead terminating at Ingliston Park & Ride until further notice.'Today22:02 BSTFlights diverted to Glasgow A number of flights have been diverted to Glasgow Airport.Today21:51 BSTCrowds of passengers evacuatedPictures 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.(Image: Fife Jammer Locations)Today21:45 BSTPassengers told to wait for updates 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."Today21:41 BSTPolice statementPolice 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."‌