Cobalt Air
A former Cypriot scheduled airline that operated short- and medium-haul Airbus services from Larnaca before ceasing operations in October 2018.
About Cobalt Air
Cobalt Air was a privately owned Cypriot scheduled airline established in 2015. It began commercial flights in 2016, entering the market after the closure of the original Cyprus Airways had reduced the country’s locally based airline capacity. The carrier operated as Cobaltair Limited and was distinct from Continental Airlines, the former United States airline. The Continental legal name, COA code and continental.com website sometimes attached to this entry are inconsistent with Cobalt Air’s corporate identity.
Larnaca International Airport was Cobalt Air’s principal base and the centre of its network. From Cyprus, it operated routes to cities in Greece, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Russia and the eastern Mediterranean. Important markets included Athens, London, Beirut and Tel Aviv, with additional links to destinations such as Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin, Madrid, Moscow and Zurich during different timetable periods. Some services were seasonal or changed as the network developed.
The airline used an all-Airbus narrow-body fleet consisting of Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 aircraft. These types supported short regional sectors as well as longer services between Cyprus and western Europe. Economy Class was available throughout the network, while selected flights offered a separate Business Class cabin with enhanced seating, service and airport benefits. Aircraft layouts and the precise onboard product could vary, particularly as the airline expanded its fleet and adjusted capacity.
Cobalt Air was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It therefore lacked the broad reciprocal lounge, mileage and through-ticketing benefits associated with a global alliance, although individual commercial partnerships supported parts of its operation. The carrier introduced customer benefits during its brief existence, but it has no active frequent-flyer programme today. Former accounts, points and privileges cannot be used because the airline is no longer operating.
Cobalt Air’s principal strength was the range of nonstop links it added from Cyprus, including useful connections to major European and regional cities. Its rapid expansion also created financial and operational pressures that proved unsustainable. The airline suspended every flight without lengthy advance notice in October 2018, leaving passengers to seek refunds or replacement travel. Current travellers should treat its old schedules and policy pages only as historical material and verify that any booking identifies an operating airline that remains in business.
Good to know
Flying with Cobalt Air — what to expect
Operations Have Ended
Cobalt Air ceased flying in October 2018 and cannot be booked for current travel. Listings that still present it as an operating carrier are outdated.
Conflicting Identity Data
Cobalt Air was not Continental Airlines and did not use continental.com as its official website. Confirm the actual operating carrier whenever legacy airline codes appear in search results.
Former Larnaca Base
The airline centred its historical network on Larnaca International Airport. Its routes primarily connected Cyprus with Europe and the eastern Mediterranean.
Historical Baggage Rules
Archived Cobalt Air baggage allowances no longer apply. Use the current operating airline’s published cabin and checked-baggage rules before travelling.
Airbus Fleet
Cobalt Air operated Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft in Economy and, on selected services, Business Class configurations. No aircraft are currently operated under the Cobalt Air name.
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FAQ
Cobalt Air — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Cobalt Air has no active routes. Its longer historical services connected Larnaca with western European cities, including London, but schedules changed during the airline’s operating life.
- Cobalt Air currently flies to zero destinations because it is defunct. The size of its historical network varied as routes were introduced, suspended or operated seasonally.
- Larnaca International Airport was the airline’s main departure point and operating base. Cobalt Air no longer has active departures from Larnaca or any other airport.
- Cobalt Air has no current carry-on allowance because it no longer operates. Travellers should check the cabin-baggage dimensions and weight permitted by the airline actually operating their flight.
- Cobalt Air’s primary hub was Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. It no longer maintains a hub because it ceased operations in October 2018.
- Cobalt Air tickets are no longer sold following the airline’s closure in 2018. For travel to Cyprus, compare current airlines across flexible dates and avoid peak holiday periods when possible.
- Cobalt Air no longer flies to any destination. Its former Larnaca-based network covered cities in Europe, Russia and the eastern Mediterranean.
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