Polish authorities evacuated sections of Warsaw Chopin Airport overnight after unattended baggage was discovered, deploying border guards and bomb disposal experts to inspect the item.
Warsaw Chopin Airport, Poland’s busiest air hub, partially evacuated two departure terminals and an arrival zone near entrance A1 late yesterday after security personnel discovered abandoned luggage. Vehicle access to the departure area was also restricted as a precaution.
Border guards and bomb disposal technicians were deployed to examine the unattended baggage for potential explosives. The operation began overnight and continued into the early hours, with authorities establishing a security perimeter around the affected zones.
Airport officials have not disclosed the number of passengers evacuated or provided a timeline for the completion of the security sweep. Normal operations remained suspended in the cleared sections while the investigation proceeded. The incident marks the latest security disruption at the capital’s main international gateway, which handles approximately 18 million passengers annually. Polish authorities routinely conduct such evacuations when unattended items are reported, prioritizing passenger safety over operational continuity.
Travelers were advised to check with airlines for flight status updates and allow extra time for security procedures. The airport’s remaining terminals continued to function, though with heightened security measures in place.
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