Airline

Airlink (4Z)

Airlink is Southern Africa's premier independent regional airline, offering extensive connectivity across more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries. Experience exceptional reliability, complimentary onboard catering, and generous baggage allowances on every flight.

Why travelers choose Airlink

  • Baggage-first fares and transparent change rules.
  • Modern fleet mix with attentive on-board service.
  • Strong IRROPS handling with quick local support.

Fare families

Economy Class

Comfortable regional travel with exceptional value and complimentary essential services.

  • 20kg checked baggage allowance
  • 1 piece of cabin baggage (up to 8kg)
  • Complimentary light meals and beverages
  • No middle seats on Embraer aircraft
  • Standard seat selection

Business Class

A premium travel experience offering enhanced privacy, extra flexibility, and exclusive airport perks.

  • 30kg checked baggage allowance
  • 2 pieces of cabin baggage (up to 8kg each)
  • Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling
  • Complimentary lounge access at select airports
  • Premium onboard catering and full bar service
  • Spacious seating with extra legroom

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Economy Class includes 20kg of checked baggage and 8kg of hand luggage. Business Class passengers enjoy a 30kg checked baggage allowance and two pieces of hand luggage up to 8kg each. Infants without a dedicated seat are allowed 10kg of checked baggage plus a collapsible stroller.

Change policy

Ticket change policies depend on the fare class purchased. Flexible fares allow date and time changes with minimal or no fees, while promotional fares may be restrictive and incur standard change penalties. Any fare differences apply if the newly selected flight is in a higher fare bracket.

Check-in

Online check-in is available from 24 hours up to 2 hours before departure. Airport check-in counters open 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before regional international flights. Counters close strictly 45 minutes prior to domestic departures and 50 minutes prior to regional departures.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Airlink operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight 4Z 203 • Daily

4h 15m
08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight 4Z 468 • Daily

4h 30m
10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight 4Z 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight 4Z 204 • Daily

4h 15m
14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight 4Z 469 • Daily

3h 40m
19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight 4Z 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub