BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 29. A number of
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku flights scheduled
for August 29, 2026, have been postponed due to thunderstorm
activity.
According to the Press Service of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC,
flights will resume once weather conditions stabilize. Passengers
will be provided with detailed information regarding any possible
changes.
AZAL added that due to the geographical location and mountainous
terrain of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, meteorological
conditions in the region can directly affect flight operations. In
particular, strong winds, sudden changes in wind direction and
thunderstorm activity create additional risks during takeoff and
landing.
“The decision to postpone or cancel flights due to weather
conditions is not based solely on the weather conditions observed
by passengers at the airport. Decisions are made based on existing
and forecast meteorological conditions along the route, as well as
at the departure and destination airports.
As such meteorological conditions can seriously affect flight
safety, crews and operational services make appropriate decisions
in accordance with international aviation safety standards,” the
Azerbaijan Airlines statement said.
