Wizz Air says no bomb found after London–Sofia diversion

Updated November 2, 2026, 21:28 UTC: Wizz Air says no bomb was found after its London Luton–Sofia flight diverted to Budapest earlier on November 2.

A Wizz Air flight travelling from London to Sofia diverted to Budapest on November 2 after receiving a bomb threat, Hungary’s Ministry of Defence said. A Hungarian Gripen fighter supported the airliner’s landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport before returning to its base at Kecskemét.

What officials have confirmed

The ministry’s statement, published at 13:22 on November 2, attributed the account to defence minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi. It said NATO’s air-defence readiness service ordered an ALPHA alert and that police took over further measures after the landing.

In a statement reproduced by Sky News, Wizz Air identified the service as London Luton–Sofia and said it landed safely in Budapest. The airline said the aircraft taxied to a designated stand and authorities conducted security checks on the aircraft and passengers. Wizz Air said it was cooperating with the authorities.

Airline says no bomb was found

In an interview published by Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on November 2, Wizz Air communications head András Rádó said checks found no bomb aboard. He said passengers were searched and waited in the terminal while the aircraft was inspected, and that the airline provided refreshments.

This is the airline’s account of the checks, rather than a published police finding about who made the threat or why. Flyzeu has not independently confirmed an onward departure or the current status of any airport operating restrictions.

Passengers with affected bookings should check messages from Wizz Air and the status of their individual flight before changing travel plans. The diversion of this flight does not, by itself, establish a wider cancellation programme.

Sources: BNT’s published interview with Wizz Air’s András Rádó, November 2; Hungarian Ministry of Defence, November 2; Wizz Air’s statement reproduced by Sky News, November 2. The ministry links the minister’s official Facebook page; no separate incident post or video is embedded.