Dublin Airport Terminal 2 evacuated as precaution, passengers gather outside

20 September 2025 , 14:16

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Dublin Airport Terminal 2 evacuated as precaution, passengers gather outside

Large crowds have gathered around Dublin Airport as passengers were evacuated from Terminal 2 as a ’precautionary measure’.

Flights could be ’temporarily impacted’ as a result, the airport said in a statement. 

Large crowds were seen both outside the terminal and on the tarmac as the incident is ongoing.

The reason for the evacuation is not currently known, and the airport did not provide further details.

Large crowds are exiting the terminal building.

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But it added that "the safety and security of our passengers and staff is our absolute priority".

"We advise passengers to check with their airline for the latest updates," the airport said, adding that it will provide further information as soon as possible.

Passengers posted videos on social media showing police arriving at the airport, with some reporting that a bomb squad also arrived at the terminal.0

Another social media user said a pilot told them the incident is related to an unattended bag.

Thomas Brown

Head of Investigations