Luxembourg Travel Status

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Travel to Luxembourg is operating normally overall. However, Luxembourg Airport has experienced two recent temporary shutdowns because of unauthorized drone activity, while Germany and France currently have temporary border controls affecting their borders with Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Airport is open

Luxembourg Airport is operating scheduled passenger flights. However, travellers should check their flight before travelling to the airport because of recent drone-related incidents.

Recent drone disruption

Unauthorized drones were detected around Luxembourg Airport on 18 September, forcing the airport to suspend operations. Nineteen incoming flights were diverted before operations resumed at approximately 1:20am on 19 September.

Second drone incident

Another drone sighting temporarily stopped air traffic on the evening of 21 September. Flights were suspended for roughly an hour before normal operations resumed.

Germany border controls

Germany currently has temporary internal border controls on all of its land borders, including the border with Luxembourg. The current controls are scheduled to remain in place until 15 March 2027.

France border controls

France also currently has temporary internal border controls covering its border with Luxembourg. The current notification runs until 31 October 2026.

Belgium border

Ordinary Schengen travel arrangements generally apply between Luxembourg and Belgium, although travellers continuing into other countries may encounter temporary controls.

Schengen Area

Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area. Travellers should carry appropriate identification even when travelling between Schengen countries because temporary internal border checks can occur.

Entry/Exit System

The EU Entry/Exit System is fully operational. It records biometric and travel-document information for many non-EU nationals entering or leaving the Schengen Area for short stays.

90-day rule

For eligible visa-free non-EU visitors, time spent in Luxembourg counts towards the Schengen limit of 90 days within any 180-day period.

ETIAS

ETIAS is not yet a general mandatory requirement. It is scheduled to begin in the final quarter of 2026, with the exact launch date to be officially announced.

Airport temporarily closed after drones

Luxembourg Airport temporarily suspended flight operations on 18 September after unauthorized drones were detected near and over the airport. Nineteen flights were diverted.

Flights resumed

Authorities carried out inspections and airport operations resumed at approximately 1:20am on 19 September.

Second suspension on 21 September

Luxembourg Airport experienced another temporary suspension on the evening of 21 September following reports of unauthorized drones. Operations resumed later that evening.

Airport currently operating

Luxembourg Airport is currently handling flights, but authorities continue to monitor the drone situation.

Germany border controls extended

Germany’s current temporary internal border controls include its border with Luxembourg and run from 16 September 2026 until 15 March 2027.

France border controls remain

France’s current temporary controls also include the Luxembourg border and are scheduled through 31 October 2026.

Check your airline and flight status before travelling to Luxembourg Airport, particularly because of the recent drone incidents.

If travelling between Luxembourg and Germany or France by road, rail or bus, carry your passport or other appropriate travel document and allow additional time for possible border checks.

Check your passport and Schengen visa requirements before departure.

If entering the Schengen Area from outside Europe, be prepared for Entry/Exit System biometric processing where applicable.

Do not apply for ETIAS unless the official system has launched and it is required for your journey.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.