Wizz Air flight to Bilbao turned back over bomb threat at Budapest airport
A Wizz Air service departing Budapest for Bilbao aborted its take-off after authorities issued a bomb-threat warning, forcing the aircraft to return to the runway.
According to security alerts received from Hungarian authorities, a Wizz Air flight bound for Bilbao was forced to abort its departure from Budapest. The crew, working alongside airport officials, turned the aircraft around and landed safely at Liszt Ferenc International Airport. The airline stated it is fully cooperating with the relevant agencies and reiterated that the safety of passengers and staff remains paramount.
FlightRadar data corroborates that the plane left the gate at 16:30 but halted its runway approach, with a revised departure now slated for 17:47. The airport has not yet issued a public comment on the incident. No injuries were reported, and the investigation into the alleged bomb threat continues.
