Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Air France Passengers Stranded in Turkmenistan
An Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris had to make an emergency landing in Turkmenistan because one of its engines had a problem.
The passengers had to stay at the airport for more than two days.
The Indian Embassy in Turkmenistan said they would help the passengers.
A new plane was sent from Paris to take the passengers to their destination.
The passengers are expected to leave for Paris on Wednesday.
Turkmenistan is known for its strict visa rules and unusual city of Ashgabat, which some people find very strange.
Air France flight AF191 had a technical issue and was delayed in Bengaluru for 21 hours.
The flight made an emergency landing in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, due to an engine fault.
Passengers were stranded at the airport for over two days.
The Indian Embassy in Turkmenistan assured full support for the stranded passengers.
A replacement aircraft was sent from Paris to rescue the passengers, expected to depart on Wednesday, January 14.
- Who
- Passengers of Air France flight AF191
- What
- Stranded due to technical issue and emergency landing
- When
- Flight delayed on Monday, January 12, and stranded until Wednesday, January 14
- Where
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
- Why
- Engine fault required emergency landing
- Flight Number
- AF191
- Departure City
- Bengaluru
- Destination City
- Paris
- Emergency Landing Location
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
- Technical Issue
- Engine fault
- Expected Departure for Paris
- Wednesday, January 14, 1 PM local time
- Replacement Aircraft Arrival
- Tuesday, 8:27 PM local time
- COVID-19 Test Cost
- $31 (₹2,795)