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.
Colombo (CMB) network
OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight OL 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight OL 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight OL 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight OL 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight OL 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight OL 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat