Ufa–Istanbul flight delayed over 10 hours due to drone danger in Bashkortostan

A flight from Ufa to Istanbul was delayed by more than 10 hours, Bashinform reported. The aircraft was scheduled to depart at 5:15 a.m., but the departure was first postponed due to technical failures in the schedule. It was then postponed again after a “Drone Danger” regime was introduced at the airport. The new departure time is 3:30 p.m. local time.

The long delay also shifted the schedule of the return flight. Ufa residents returning home from Istanbul will now arrive not at lunchtime, as planned, but only after midnight the following day.

Ufa airport says flights are being delayed because of current restrictions on airspace use. Passengers are asked to check their flight status on online departure boards and by calling the airlines’ representative offices before leaving for the airport. The drone danger regime and restrictions on receiving and releasing aircraft have been in effect in the region since 9:14 a.m. today, Bashinform reported.