Ryanair forced landing at Budapest Airport, more than 100 police deployed

A Ryanair flight from Copenhagen to Budapest was met with a massive police response upon landing at Liszt Ferenc International Airport on Monday afternoon, following a suspected bomb threat.

The plane’s crew conducted thorough onboard searches mid-flight, and after landing, over 100 police officers, including K9 units and armored vehicles, were deployed to inspect passengers and luggage.

An eyewitness reported that the flight departed with a one-hour delay and that tensions arose when a passenger caused a disturbance. Around 40 minutes from Budapest, the cabin crew instructed passengers to stand while they searched the aircraft and personal belongings. According to Blikk, passengers were required to stay seated with seatbelts fastened for the remainder of the flight, which was expedited, covering the remaining distance in just 20 minutes.

After landing, the plane stopped on the runway, and passengers were initially not allowed to disembark. They were later transported by bus to a secure area for further checks. A woman involved in the pre-flight disturbance was escorted away by police, while other passengers were released without further explanation.

Budapest Airport confirmed that the flight received a bomb threat but landed safely at 12:33 PM local time. Authorities inspected the aircraft and luggage thoroughly before clearing it for normal operations. The incident temporarily closed Runway 1 but caused no major disruptions to airport traffic.

Despite the alarming situation, passengers felt reassured by the strong police presence and noted that officers were professional and courteous throughout the ordeal.

We will update this article if we receive further information on what is happening. Until then, read our latest article about Ryanair: Unexpected Ryanair decision concerning summer 2025 flights affects Hungary