Air France Bengaluru-Paris Flight Diverted to Turkmenistan After Engine Issue

An Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on January 12, 2026, due to a technical issue with one of the aircraft's engines. The Boeing 777 landed safely, but passengers were stranded for over 15 hours, initially waiting onboard due to Turkmenistan's entry rules before being accommodated in nearby hotels. A replacement flight is en route to transport passengers to Paris, with arrival expected on January 14. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.