Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert pause

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “Helsinki Airport resumed normal flight operations on Friday (May 15, 2026) after suspending air traffic for three hours owing to a drone warning,” officials said.The airport suspended air traffic from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. after safety authorities issued a danger alert for the southern Uusimaa region over a potential drone in the area.Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said defence forces intensified surveillance before confirming on X that the "danger in Uusimaa is over", without providing additional information."Although flights are operating again, the disruption will cause delays and cancellations on Friday, May 15. Morning delays may also affect departing and arriving flights later in the afternoon," Helsinki Airport said in a statement. Published - May 15, 2026 11:27 am IST