Overview
- Flight AF191 diverted to Ashgabat after a suspected issue with one of the Boeing 777’s engines and landed safely around 3:37–3:38 a.m. local time.
- Passengers initially stayed on board due to Turkmenistan’s entry rules before airport staff facilitated disembarkation and hotel accommodation.
- Air France dispatched special flight AF386V from Paris to retrieve the passengers, with the airline advising that onward departure and arrival times remain provisional.
- Public flight‑tracking indicated an evening arrival in Ashgabat on Tuesday and suggested a possible Wednesday return to Paris after crew rest.
- The journey followed a roughly 21‑hour departure delay in Bengaluru, and relatives have complained about limited updates as India’s embassy in Ashgabat offered assistance to Indian nationals.