LAST UPDATE | 20 Sep 2025

TERMINAL 2 AT Dublin Airport has reopened after an earlier evacuation.

This afternoon, gardaí were alerted to an “item of airline luggage of concern” at the terminal. As a precaution, passengers were evacuated from the terminal and traffic entering the airport was restricted. 

Gardaí requested the assistance of the Defence Forces’ EOD team, or “bomb squad”.

The piece of luggage was contained and deemed safe to be moved from its location at the terminal to an alternate location that would not impact airport operations, gardaí said.

The airport said it could confirm that the terminal received the “all-clear” and passengers were allowed to re-enter the terminal.

“Some temporary disruption to flight schedules may occur, so passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest updates. We appreciate our passengers patience and cooperation,” a spokesperson said.

“Separately, an unrelated software issue has affected airline check-in and boarding systems at some European airports today. This has had a minor impact at Cork and Dublin airports, where some airlines have implemented manual processes.”

After the airport had resumed operations, the Army EOD team continued to examine the piece of luggage and it was declared safe. It is understood that no arrests have been made.

Gardaí are continuing enquiries. A spokesperson said that the garda response was “appropriate and sensible” to the situation. 

An Garda Síochána has advised that traffic remains heavy on routes approaching Dublin Airport.

Dublin Bus had announced that it would not be able to service Dublin Airport with routes 16, 19, and 41 until further notice. Vehicle access to both ends of Dublin Airport was restricted throughout the evacuation process, gardaí said.

Footage circulating online showed large crowds of people waiting outside the terminal as garda and airport police vehicles arrived at the scene. Terminal 2 is host to airlines Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, and United Airlines.