LONDON- A Qantas (QF) Airbus A380 operating the London Heathrow (LHR) to Singapore (SIN) flight requested emergency landing clearance at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Azerbaijan on June 9, 2025.
The captain initiated the diversion after a passenger experienced sudden health deterioration during the flight.
Photo- Flightradar24Qantas Flight Emergency Landing in Baku
A Qantas Flight QF2 from London to Singapore took off from London Heathrow (LHR) at 09:12 PM local time.
A passenger’s health deteriorated mid-flight that prompting a diversion to Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD).
The A380 aircraft successfully touched down at Baku’s airport at 07:55 local time. Medical personnel immediately attended to the affected passenger upon landing, providing on-site medical assistance.
Healthcare professionals continue monitoring the passenger’s condition and conducting necessary medical evaluations.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport; Photo- WikipediaBaku Airport Infrastructure
The Airbus A380 represents the largest passenger aircraft in global aviation, featuring a two-deck configuration with four engines capable of transporting hundreds of passengers.
The aircraft requires specialised airport infrastructure and can only operate from international airports meeting specific technical standards.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) maintains comprehensive capabilities to accommodate A380 operations. The facility features modern ground handling systems, wide runways, and advanced service infrastructure designed for large aircraft operations.
Baku Airport ranks among the few regional airports possessing complete technical and operational readiness for such massive aircraft.
Photo: By BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada – Qantas Boeing 787-9 | Wikimedia CommonsSimilar Incident
Qantas Airways flight QF9 experienced a similar medical emergency that disrupted its ultra-long-haul service from Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR).
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed Perth International Airport at 6:35 PM on Monday, beginning its scheduled 17-hour-45-minute non-stop journey.
Approximately 8 hours into the flight, a passenger’s medical emergency forced the flight crew to divert the aircraft. The crew redirected the aircraft to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, where the aircraft landed around 11:30 PM local time.
The unexpected stopover in the Maldives stranded passengers far from their intended destination. Qantas (QF) dispatched staff from London to Malé to coordinate passenger assistance and manage rebooking operations for the affected travellers.
Male Airport; Photo- Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) | Wikimedia CommonsIndustry Pattern of Diversions
Both incidents demonstrate the aviation industry’s standard response protocols for passenger medical emergencies. Airlines maintain strict procedures requiring flight diversions when passenger health situations exceed onboard medical capabilities.
The diversions highlight the importance of airports maintaining appropriate medical facilities and infrastructure to handle emergency landings.
International airports like Heydar Aliyev (GYD) and Velana (MLE) serve as crucial diversion points for long-haul routes crossing remote regions where medical emergencies can occur during extended flight segments.
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