Airline
Kolavia/Kogalymavia Airlines (M7)
Kogalymavia, later operating as Metrojet, was a Russian airline providing scheduled domestic flights and international holiday charters. Based in Kogalym and Moscow, it connected passengers to popular leisure destinations across Europe and the Middle East.
Why travelers choose Kolavia/Kogalymavia Airlines
- •Founded in 1993, originally operating out of Kogalym, Russia.
- •Rebranded and operated international leisure charters under the Metrojet brand starting in 2012.
- •Primary hubs included Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) and Kogalym Airport.
- •Fleet primarily consisted of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
Fare families
Charter Economy
A budget-friendly fare designed primarily for holiday packages and leisure routes.
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 5kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Standard seat assignment
- •Non-refundable and non-changeable
Standard Economy
The standard fare for scheduled domestic flights offering basic flexibility.
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 5kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Standard seat assignment
- •Ticket changes permitted for a fee
Premium / Business
An upgraded experience offering extra comfort, enhanced baggage allowances, and priority airport services.
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 5kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 30kg)
- •Priority check-in and boarding
- •Premium seating with extra legroom
- •Complimentary in-flight meals and beverages
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Historically, standard economy passengers were allowed 1 piece of checked baggage up to 20kg and 1 piece of hand luggage up to 5kg. Premium passengers enjoyed an increased checked allowance of 30kg.
Change policy
Ticket flexibility depended on the booking class. Charter and promotional fares were generally strict and non-refundable, while standard scheduled tickets could be changed for a fee prior to departure.
Check-in
Airport check-in typically opened 2.5 hours before departure and closed 40 minutes prior to takeoff. Online check-in was offered for select domestic routes out of major hubs like Moscow Domodedovo.
Colombo (CMB) network
Kolavia/Kogalymavia Airlines operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight M7 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight M7 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight M7 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight M7 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight M7 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight M7 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat