Airline
Albarka Air (F4)
Albarka Air was a prominent Nigerian airline based in Abuja, providing scheduled passenger and charter flights across West Africa. Operating from 2000 until 2005, the carrier played a significant role in connecting major Nigerian business and leisure destinations.
Why travelers choose Albarka Air
- •Headquartered and based at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja.
- •Operated an extensive domestic network connecting key Nigerian cities like Lagos and Abuja.
- •Fleet primarily featured reliable Boeing 727 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
- •Offered both scheduled commercial passenger flights and specialized private charter services.
Fare families
Economy Standard
Affordable and comfortable travel for regional domestic routes.
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 7kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Standard comfortable seat pitch
- •Complimentary light in-flight refreshments
Economy Flex
Convenient travel with added schedule flexibility for busy passengers.
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 7kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Ticket changes permitted (fare difference may apply)
- •Priority check-in availability
Business Class
Premium regional travel with enhanced comfort, space, and dedicated service.
- •Increased checked baggage allowance (up to 30kg)
- •Dedicated Business Class check-in counters
- •Wider seating with premium legroom
- •Enhanced in-flight catering and personalized service
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Economy passengers were generally permitted 1 checked bag up to 20kg (44 lbs) and 1 piece of cabin baggage up to 7kg (15 lbs). Business Class travelers enjoyed an increased checked allowance of up to 30kg (66 lbs).
Change policy
Ticket modifications were subject to the fare class purchased. Standard economy tickets incurred a change fee plus any applicable fare difference, while flexible and premium fares allowed date changes with minimal or no penalty.
Check-in
For regional and domestic flights, airport check-in counters typically opened 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and closed strictly 45 minutes before takeoff.
Colombo (CMB) network
Albarka Air operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight F4 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight F4 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight F4 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight F4 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight F4 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight F4 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat