Passengers and staff were asked to leave the terminal building while an investigation takes place.
Bomb disposal experts are at the scene and a cordon has been put in place.
Edinburgh Airport said an investigation was under way. The airport has been closed to all flights.
A BBC reporter has been told that a male passenger was stopped by security staff and his baggage is being examined.
A source said the investigation was at an early stage but this did "not look like another Glasgow Airport", referring to a terrorist attack in 2007.
It is understood the authorities are working on the theory that the passenger being questioned about a suspicious package may have an innocent explanation.
Some passengers have been allowed to leave aircraft, although at 16:30 emergency alarms were still ringing in the terminal building.
Other passengers have been bussed to the Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston. About 300 people are being given food and hot drinks in the Lowland Hall, which is usually used for conferences.
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