Airline

OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport (OL)

OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport was a historic German regional airline celebrated for its reliable connections to North Sea islands and European destinations. Operating primarily from Emden and Bremen, OLT provided essential regional connectivity with a strong focus on efficiency and passenger service.

Why travelers choose OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport

  • Founded in 1958, establishing itself as a key regional carrier in Northwest Germany
  • Renowned for connecting the German mainland with the beautiful North Sea islands like Borkum and Heligoland
  • Operated primarily from hubs at Bremen Airport (BRE) and Emden Airport (EME)
  • Provided a versatile mix of scheduled regional flights, rapid island hops, and corporate charter services

Fare families

Economy Light

A budget-friendly fare designed for short trips and island hopping with minimal baggage.

  • 1 piece of hand luggage (up to 8kg)
  • Random seat allocation
  • Non-refundable
  • Ticket changes permitted for a fee

Economy Standard

The traditional travel experience providing checked baggage and essential flexibility for regional journeys.

  • 1 piece of hand luggage (up to 8kg)
  • 1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
  • Standard seat selection
  • Complimentary onboard snack and beverage
  • Ticket changes permitted with a reduced fee

Economy Flex

Maximum flexibility and convenience, perfectly suited for business travelers with changing itineraries.

  • 1 piece of hand luggage (up to 8kg)
  • 1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
  • Free preferred seat selection
  • Priority boarding where available
  • Fully refundable and free ticket changes

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Standard allowance typically included one piece of cabin baggage (up to 8kg) and one checked bag (up to 20kg) for standard fares. Light fares were restricted to hand luggage only.

Change policy

Ticket changes were dictated by the specific fare rules at the time of booking. Flexible fares allowed free modifications, while standard fares required a change fee plus any applicable fare difference.

Check-in

Airport check-in counters typically opened 90 minutes before departure for regional European flights, and 45 minutes prior for quick North Sea island hops.

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Colombo (CMB) network

OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport operating flights touching CMB

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

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight OL 203 • Daily

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

CMB → SIN

Flight OL 468 • Daily

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

CMB → LHR

Flight OL 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight OL 204 • Daily

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

SIN → CMB

Flight OL 469 • Daily

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

LHR → CMB

Flight OL 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

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