Airline
Air Arabia (G9)
Air Arabia links Colombo to Sharjah with low-cost fares aimed at workers and visiting friends and family traffic.
Why travelers choose Air Arabia
- •Low-cost pricing with clear add-ons for baggage and meals.
- •Early-morning departures supporting GCC work trips.
- •Consistent mobile/app experience for changes.
Fare families
Basic
Cabin bag only with paid extras.
- •Carry-on only; checked bag sold separately
- •Seat selection for a fee
- •Changes with fee; refunds uncommon
Value
Adds checked baggage bundle and seats.
- •20–30kg checked baggage option included
- •Standard seats selectable
- •Moderate change fees; credit sometimes offered
Extra
More flexibility and priority services.
- •Higher baggage and sometimes priority check-in
- •Preferred seats discounted
- •Lower change fees; some refundability
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Hand baggage included per fare rules; checked bags sold in 20–40kg bundles. Add-ons cheaper online than at airport.
Change policy
Date moves allowed for a fee and fare difference; some promo fares restrict refunds. Name changes typically not allowed.
Check-in
Online check-in opens 24h; airport counters close around 60 minutes before departure.
Colombo (CMB) network
Air Arabia operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight G9 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight G9 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight G9 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight G9 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight G9 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight G9 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat