Avalon Airport Terminal Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found

Melbourne's Avalon Airport domestic terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found during screening on May 21, 2026. Victoria Police detained one individual and conducted a safety check at the airport. m. local time. Passengers arriving from Bali were escorted off their plane and taken to a holding area.

Prospective travelers reported that the entrance was blocked and that police vehicles were present.

International flights continued to be processed as normal.

A spokeswoman for Avalon Airport stated that delays were expected for the Brisbane flight. She said the airport would provide further updates as more information becomes available.

M. and found the entrance closed. She said no one knew what was happening and noted the large number of police cars. Another witness, David, told 3AW that people had walked out of the airport on foot and that the terminal was in a state of total shutdown.