A regional airport has been evacuated after a bomb threat was made against an incoming plane.

The threat was made in a phone call concerning a QantasLink flight bound for Dubbo Regional Airport in NSW’s Western Plains Regional on Monday morning, police said.

The airport terminal was evacuated and closed, with flights disrupted for several hours before it reopened about 12.40pm.

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The aircraft, carrying 74 passengers and crew, landed safely and everyone on board disembarked without incident, police and Dubbo Regional Council confirmed.

Dubbo Mayor Josh Black said the council had been notified of the bomb threat.

“Dubbo Regional Council was notified of a bomb threat on a plane destined for Dubbo this morning,” he said. 

“Further investigations are underway by relevant emergency services.

“People are advised to stay away from the area and there are police barricades in place.

“If you have a flight today, please contact your airline for further information.”

Qantas told 7NEWS.com.au there had been a “security incident” involving the flight and confirmed services had resumed.

“We recognise this would have been unsettling and disruptive for customers and we thank them for following the instructions of our crew and the local authorities,” a spokesperson said.

“Safety is always our first priority.”

Police remained at the scene while investigations continued and said there was no immediate risk to the community.