Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Air France Flight Diverted to Turkmenistan
An Air France plane was flying from Bengaluru to Paris when it had a problem with one of its engines.
The plane had to land in Turkmenistan, a country near India, because of this problem.
The passengers and crew had to wait on the plane for a while before they could get off.
They were then helped by the airport staff and given places to stay near the airport.
Another plane is coming to take them to Paris, but it will arrive very late.
The airline said they are sorry for the trouble this caused.
Air France flight AF191A from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Ashgabat Airport in Turkmenistan due to an engine issue.
The flight, operated with a Boeing 777, departed Bengaluru at 23:22 hours (IST) on January 12, 2026.
Passengers and crew were initially stranded on the aircraft due to Turkmenistan's entry requirements.
A special flight, AF386V, is en route to Ashgabat to bring the stranded passengers to Paris, with an estimated arrival time of 02:40 a.m. on January 14, 2026.
Airport staff assisted the passengers and crew, providing accommodation in hotels near the airport.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of Air France flight AF191A
- What
- Flight diverted to Turkmenistan due to an engine issue
- When
- January 12, 2026, early morning
- Where
- Ashgabat Airport, Turkmenistan
- Why
- Technical incident with one of the aircraft's two engines
- Flight Number
- AF191A
- Route
- Bengaluru to Paris
- Aircraft Model
- Boeing 777
- Departure Time
- 23:22 hours (IST)
- Diversion Time
- 3:37 am local time
- Diversion Location
- Ashgabat Airport, Turkmenistan
- Rescue Flight Number
- AF386V
- Rescue Flight Arrival Time
- 02:40 a.m. (local time) on January 14, 2026
Sources
Akasa Air Pune–Bengaluru flight delayed after last-minute technical glitch; passengers deplaned
Air France's Bengaluru-Paris flight diverted to Turkmenistan after aircraft engine issue
Bengaluru-Paris Flight Diverted To Turkmenistan After Aircraft Engine Issue
Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight fails to land twice, returns after refueling in Jaipur
