ECONOMY CLASS
Free meals are included on all Azal Airlines international flights. In economy class expect to receive hot meal choices at main meal times on longer flights, while on flights under two hours cold snacks and beverages will be offered.
On long haul services, there will generally be two meal services conducted by the cabin crew.
On flights shorter than 150 minutes meals are not provided, instead, you’ll be offered a range of drinks.
Routes Without Alcohol Service
| Route | Airport Name |
|---|---|
| KA | Kazan International Airport (KZN) |
| NAJ | Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ) |
| GNJ | Ganja International Airport (GNJ) |
| RUH | King Khalid International Airport (RUH) |
| DMM | King Fahd International Airport (DMM) |
| MED | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) |
| JED | King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) |
| VKO-GNJ | Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ) |
| GNJ-VKO | Ganja International Airport (GNJ) to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) |
| LED-GNJ | Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ) |
| GNJ-LED | Ganja International Airport (GNJ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) |
SPECIAL MEALS
Special meals can be ordered up to 24 hours before departure.
There are a number of choices available to passengers including:
IATA Code: chml
The CHML, or Children’s Meal, is an airline meal code used to request food for young travelers, typically aged between 2 to 12 years.
IATA Code: BBML
The BBML or Baby Meal can be ordered for infants under 2 years of age (depending on the airline, some airlines will only supply the BBML to an infant up to 10 months only) and will normally consist of pre-packaged baby meal products.
IATA Code: AVML
The AVML Asian Vegetarian Meal is a vegetarian meal that normally includes spices and flavours from India. It will usually contain vegetables, fresh fruit, dried fruits, legumes, dairy products, tofu, cereal, grains and vegetarian gelatine.
IATA Code: VGML
The VGML or vegetarian meal is a meal option for passengers who wish to consume meals free of animal products. Vegans and vegetarians can order this option on their next flight, it is quite a standard meal option that is widely available for you to pre-order.
IATA Code: VLML
The VLML or vegetarian lacto ovo meal is a vegetarian special meal with the added addition of eggs and dairy.
IATA Code: NLML
The NLNL or Non-Lactose meal is a lactose-free meal for people who are allergic or intolerant to milk and milk products, or those suffering from low lactose levels.
IATA Code: VOML
The VOML or vegetarian oriental meal is a vegetarian special meal for passengers who prefer an oriental style meal. It won’t contain any animal products, animal-derived ingredients, eggs, or dairy products.
IATA Code: DBML
The DBML or Diabetic Meal should be ordered by those who suffer from diabetes (high sugar levels). It’s a low sugar meal that contains minimal salt, low-fat products, grilled white meat, high fibre fruits and vegetables, cereals and diabetic friendly products like sugar-free jam.
IATA Code: GFML
The GFML or Gluten-Free meal is designed for those who suffer from celiac disease or can’t tolerate gluten in their diet. Grains such as wheat, rye, oats, bran and barley are eliminated from these special meals as well as flours starches and semolina.
IATA Code: LFML
The LFML or Low Fat meal is a meal of limited fat and cholesterol suited to people who wish to follow a low-fat restricted diet.
IATA Code: LSML
The LSML or Low Salt meal is suited for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, fluid retention or kidney problems. No salt will be used during the preparation of food, and airlines try to avoid using food that contains added salt.
IATA Code: LCML
The LCML or Low-Calorie meal is a meal of low levels of calories and suited to people who are on a low-calorie diet. Some airlines aim to have no more than 400 calories per meal, but this will vary from airline to airline.
IATA Code: HNML
The HNML or Hindu Non-Vegetarian is a meal for people who follow Hindu custom. Meals are non-vegetarian and cooked Indian style. It’s one of those special meals that confuses a lot of people, people assume because it’s called Hindu that it’s vegetarian but the N stands for non-vegetarian.
IATA Code: KSML
The KSML or Kosher Meal is a meal where the food is chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Jewish religious guidelines. The meals are packaged in double wrapping which allows the meals to be heated in the aircraft oven that is non-kosher.
IATA Code: MOML
The MOML or Muslim is a meal that is prepared in accordance with the Islamic tradition and custom. No Haram (forbidden) products will be used in these meals including pork products, gelatin, alcohol, extracted flavouring from alcohol and non-halal prepared meats.
IATA Code: VJML
The VJML or vegetarian Jain is a meal option for passengers who are part of the Jain community.
IATA Code: SFML
The SFML or Seafood meal is a meal option for passengers who wish to only eat seafood. These types of meals are becoming rarer on most airlines worldwide, it’s an expensive special meal to create and not always offered.
IATA Code: BLML
The BLML or Bland Meal should be ordered by those who suffer from stomach or intestinal problems. These special meals will normally contain foods that are easily digested, soft to eat and with limited spices.
IATA Code: FPML
The FPML or Fruit Platter meal may be ordered by people who are fasting, or perhaps vegan/gluten-free options are not available and this special meal fits the requirement. Generally, the FPML will contain fresh seasonal fruit only, and it may contain dried fruit without sulphites.
FAQs
Can I request a special meal on AZAL Airlines?
Yes, AZAL Airlines allows passengers to request special meals tailored to their dietary requirements.
These include options for vegetarians, vegans, those with gluten intolerance, diabetics, and more. Special meal requests should be made at least 24 hours before departure.
Are drinks complimentary on AZAL Airlines flights?
Complimentary drinks, including water, juice, tea, and coffee, are available on AZAL Airlines flights. Alcoholic beverages are also offered, except on certain routes where alcohol service is restricted.
Which AZAL Airlines routes do not serve alcohol?
Alcohol is not served on AZAL Airlines flights to and from certain destinations such as Kazan (KZN), Nakhchivan (NAJ), Ganja (GNJ), Riyadh (RUH), Dammam (DMM), Medina (MED), and Jeddah (JED), as well as on specific flights between Ganja and Moscow (VKO and LED)
Are vegetarian and vegan meals available on AZAL Airlines?
Yes, AZAL Airlines offers both vegetarian and vegan meal options. Vegetarian meals can include lacto-ovo and oriental variations, while vegan meals are strictly plant-based.
