Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Germany's Munich airport has reopened after several drone sightings forced it to close and cancel more than a dozen flights on Thursday night.

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.

Thousands of passengers were stranded at Munich overnight.

"Camp beds were set up, and blankets, drinks, and snacks were provided," the airport said.

The city is currently hosting the annual Oktoberfest festival, which is due to end on 5 October. It attracts more than six million people a year, according to the official website.

The annual beer festival had already closed for half a day on Wednesday after a bomb scare.