This morning, May 13, 2025, Ryanair flight FR6313, en route from Faro (Portugal) to Charleroi Airport in Belgium, made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat. There were 170 passengers on board. Immediately after landing, the plane was isolated, the airport was temporarily closed. Authorities introduced a 500-meter security zone around the aircraft.
Police, bomb experts and aviation security specialists arrived at the scene. Passengers were not allowed to leave the plane for more than an hour. Later, a phased evacuation began, observing all safety precautions.
What is known at the moment:
- Flight: Ryanair FR6313, from Faro to Charleroi
- date and time: morning of May 13, 2025
- Number of passengers: 170
- response measures:
- airport closure
- 500 meter security perimeter
- call the sappers
- evacuation of people
- moving an aircraft to a remote area
- Result: No explosives found yet
Ryanair issued a statement, apologised to passengers and confirmed that it was working with the Belgian authorities. Safety, they said, was their number one priority.
Charleroi airport remained partially closed throughout the day. Flights were delayed and diverted. Passengers were asked to check airline websites for updates.
Although the threat has not yet been confirmed, police are continuing their investigation. Crew members and passengers are being questioned, and emails and phone calls are being examined.
Such situations are extremely rare, but show how important the efficiency and coordination of security services are. All 170 people were evacuated without injuries or panic.