Airline

Overland Airways (OJ)

Overland Airways is a premier domestic and regional airline in Nigeria, specializing in connecting secondary economies to major hubs like Abuja and Lagos. With a modern fleet of ATR and Embraer aircraft, the airline delivers safe, reliable, and comfortable travel experiences across West Africa.

Why travelers choose Overland Airways

  • Founded in 2002 with primary hubs in Lagos (LOS) and Abuja (ABV)
  • Specializes in connecting Nigeria's secondary cities to major economic centers
  • Modern and growing fleet featuring ATR turboprops and Embraer E175 jets
  • IOSA certified, ensuring strict adherence to global operational safety standards

Fare families

Economy Standard

Affordable and convenient fares for straightforward domestic travel.

  • 1 cabin bag (up to 6kg)
  • 1 checked bag (up to 15kg)
  • Standard seat assignment
  • Flight changes permitted (fees apply)

Economy Flex

Enhanced travel flexibility with increased baggage allowance.

  • 1 cabin bag (up to 6kg)
  • 1 checked bag (up to 23kg)
  • Free standard seat selection
  • Flight changes with reduced modification fees
  • Dedicated customer support

Business Class

Premium comfort, maximum baggage allowance, and exclusive priority services.

  • 1 cabin bag (up to 10kg)
  • Checked baggage up to 30kg
  • Premium seating with extra legroom
  • Complimentary flight changes (fare differences may apply)
  • Priority check-in and boarding

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Economy Class passengers are allowed 15kg to 23kg of checked baggage depending on the fare class, plus one cabin bag up to 6kg. Business Class passengers enjoy a generous 30kg checked baggage allowance and a 10kg cabin bag.

Change policy

Flight modifications are permitted up to 24 hours before departure. Changes are subject to ticket availability, applicable fare differences, and a modification fee based on the original fare rules.

Check-in

Airport check-in counters open 2 hours before scheduled departure and close strictly 30 minutes prior to takeoff. Passengers are encouraged to arrive early or utilize online check-in services where available.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Overland Airways operating flights touching CMB

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

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight OJ 203 • Daily

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

CMB → SIN

Flight OJ 468 • Daily

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

CMB → LHR

Flight OJ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight OJ 204 • Daily

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

SIN → CMB

Flight OJ 469 • Daily

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

LHR → CMB

Flight OJ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

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