ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 10. Turkmenistan
Airlines has announced the suspension of flights on its Dubai, Abu
Dhabi, and Jeddah routes until April 1, 2026, due to ongoing
airspace restrictions in Iran,
Trend reports via the company.
The airline stated that this decision followed a comprehensive
risk assessment, which prioritized flight safety.
Passengers affected by the canceled flights are entitled to a
full refund without penalties or may opt to reschedule their travel
for the nearest available flight at no additional cost. Travelers
are advised to contact either the point of purchase or the
airline’s local offices to arrange refunds or rebooking.
For tickets purchased online via the airline’s official website,
refunds will be processed directly to the bank card used for the
original payment.
Turkmenistan Airlines has also urged passengers to stay informed
of any updates regarding flight statuses through its official
website and sales offices, apologizing for any inconvenience caused
by the disruption.
Earlier, from March 2 through March 4, 2026, the airline
temporarily suspended operations on the Ashgabat–Dubai–Ashgabat and
Ashgabat–Jeddah–Ashgabat routes for the same reason, following
airspace restrictions imposed by Iran.
