Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Dozens of flights were cancelled or redirected at Munich International Airport after drone sightings.

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At least 17 flights were grounded in Munich, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers, while the airport said it diverted a further 15 flights to nearby cities.

On Friday, a spokesperson for German flag carrier Lufthansa said "flight operations have since resumed according to schedule".

There was no immediate confirmation of where the drones had come from. Several airports across Europe have closed down in recent weeks because of unidentified drones.

Munich airport alerted authorities after the drones were detected.