Bomb threat against Wizz Air flight at Larnaca Airport

On Friday, September 11, 2026, authorities at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus initiated emergency protocols following a bomb threat directed at a Wizz Air flight. The threat, received via a fax message in English, claimed a bomb hidden in luggage would detonate within 20 minutes on the aircraft, which was scheduled to depart for Rome at 11:10 with approximately 190 passengers on board.

Following the alert, all passengers were safely disembarked and returned to the terminal. Police and fire brigade forces, supported by bomb disposal experts and sniffer dogs, conducted a comprehensive security operation. The aircraft was isolated, and a neighboring plane was moved as a precaution. Passengers and their luggage underwent intensive rescreening. By early afternoon, authorities confirmed the threat was not credible and the security alert was lifted. Wizz Air cooperated fully with local authorities, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety remained the primary priority.