Travellers stuck in Denmark can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Copenhagen airport reopens this morning after a four-hour nightmare that left passengers stranded and flights grounded across Europe.
But here’s the thing – nobody’s talking about what those drones were actually doing up there.
What Actually Happened Last Night
Around 8:30 PM local time yesterday, Copenhagen airport suddenly went into lockdown mode. Not because of weather or technical problems – because of drones.
“The airport is currently closed for take-off and landing, as 2-3 large drones have been seen flying in the area,” police announced on social media. The word “large” caught everyone’s attention pretty quickly.
Within minutes, Copenhagen airport, the busiest in the Nordic region, had to halt all take-offs and landings for nearly four hours. That’s a massive deal when you’re talking about an airport that handles almost 30 million passengers a year.
The Chaos Nobody Saw Coming
Hundreds of travellers found themselves stranded when all departures were suddenly cancelled last night.
More than 80 flights were disrupted. Some were cancelled completely, others were diverted to airports across Scandinavia. Brussels, Stockholm, Oslo – anywhere that could take the planes that couldn’t land in Copenhagen.
The timing couldn’t have been worse either. Sunday evening is peak travel time for people heading back from weekend trips or business meetings.
Copenhagen Airport Reopens – But Questions Remain
Good news first – Copenhagen airport reopens early this morning, just after midnight local time. Flights are moving again, though delays are expected throughout today as airlines try to sort out the mess.
Copenhagen Airport resumes operations following a four-hour closure due to drone sightings, with delays and cancellations expected, officials confirmed.
But here’s what’s really got people talking – nobody’s saying who was flying those drones or why.
The Mystery That’s Got Everyone Worried
Three large drones don’t just appear near one of Europe’s busiest airports by accident. These weren’t your average hobby drones that some kid lost control of.
Police described them as “large” and “unidentified.” That’s official speak for “we have no idea what’s going on, but we’re taking it seriously.”
The fact that Copenhagen airport reopens so quickly suggests authorities got whatever they needed to feel safe again. But what exactly happened during those four hours remains unclear.
Not Just Copenhagen – A Bigger Problem?
Here’s where it gets really interesting. Similar drone incidents have been happening at other airports recently. Oslo airport in Norway also dealt with drone disruptions around the same time.
This isn’t looking like a one-off incident anymore. It’s starting to feel like a pattern, and that’s got security experts asking some tough questions about airport safety across Europe.
The timing is particularly awkward given current tensions in Europe and concerns about security threats from various sources.
What This Means for UK Travellers
If you’re planning to fly through Copenhagen anytime soon, expect some knock-on effects. When Copenhagen airport reopens after a major disruption like this, it takes time for everything to get back to normal.
Airlines are already warning about potential delays and cancellations today as they work through the backlog. If you’ve got connecting flights through Copenhagen, it’s worth checking with your airline before heading to the airport.
The good news? Airport security clearly works. When they spotted something suspicious, they didn’t mess around – they shut everything down until they could figure out what was happening.
The Questions Nobody’s Answering
Why won’t authorities say more about these drones? Who was operating them? What were they doing near the airport?
The official line is that investigations are ongoing. But when Copenhagen airport reopens without any arrests or explanations, it leaves a lot of people wondering what really happened up there.
Some experts are pointing fingers at state actors, others think it could be activists or even just someone testing security responses. Without more information, it’s all guesswork.
What Happens Next
Airport security across Europe is likely to get even tighter after this incident. When one major hub like Copenhagen gets shut down by drones, other airports start asking whether they’re ready for similar problems.
The investigation into last night’s drone sightings is continuing, though Danish police haven’t given any timeline for when they might have answers.
For now, Copenhagen airport reopens and flights are moving again. But this incident has highlighted just how vulnerable our airports might be to drone threats.
The Bigger Picture
This whole situation raises some uncomfortable questions about airport security in 2025. If three drones can shut down one of Europe’s busiest airports for four hours, what does that say about our defences against more serious threats?
The fact that Copenhagen airport reopens so quickly suggests the immediate danger has passed. But the bigger questions about drone security and airport vulnerability aren’t going away anytime soon.
For travellers, it’s a reminder that disruptions can come from unexpected sources these days. Weather delays and technical problems are one thing – mystery drones are something else entirely.
