- A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Sofia faced a bomb threat on 10 November 2026
- The aircraft continued its journey after Gardaí assessed the threat as a hoax
- Gardaí have warned of a significant security risk in Dublin this week
- More than 5,000 police officers were deployed ahead of EU summits
- Authorities believe perpetrators are operating outside Ireland
A Ryanair flight from Dublin Airport has faced a bomb threat but continued its journey to Bulgaria after assessment. On 10 November 2026 a Ryanair flight travelling from Dublin to Sofia was targeted by a hoax bomb threat but allowed to continue its journey uninterrupted after an immediate security evaluation. Gardaí quickly assessed the situation and determined the threat to be a hoax.
The threat coincided with a highly sensitive period in Dublin. More than 5,000 police officers were deployed across the city ahead of major European Political Community and EU summits hosting up to 50 European leaders. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis characterised the incident as part of a series of hybrid threats targeting infrastructure.
Authorities believe the perpetrators are operating outside Ireland and are attempting to cause widespread disruption. Gardaí are currently collaborating with Europol to identify those responsible. Just a week prior on 3 November two other Ryanair flights from Dublin were searched following similar anonymous hoaxes. By 5 November more than 25 hoax threats hit multiple airlines across the continent.
