KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumes flights out of South Africa to Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumes flying passengers from South Africa to Amsterdam
Johannesburg, 18 February 2021. KLM South Africa has announced that with effect from 23 February 2021 the following passengers will be accepted on flights from South Africa to Amsterdam, regardless of their final destination: Dutch nationals, Schengen State and other EU residents, Dutch Antilles residents, Medical staff, Seafarers and Airline crew. There is no change to the flights that are currently operating from Amsterdam to South Africa. The current flight schedule is below:
Johannesburg
| Departure Day | Route and Flight Number | Departure time (LT) | Arrival Time (LT) | |
| Daily | AMS-JNB | KL 591 | 10h15 | 22h05 |
| Daily | JNB-AMS | KL 592 | 23h55 | 10h05 |
Cape Town
| Departure Day | Route and Flight Number | Departure time (LT) | Arrival Time (LT) | |
| Mon, Fri, Sun | AMS-CPT | KL 597 | 10h10 | 22h30 |
| Mon, Fri, Sun | CPT-AMS | KL 598 | 23h20 | 09h55 |
KLM also confirms that there has been no change to the requirements for entry into the Netherlands. A negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival/transit in the Netherlands, an antigen test taken no less than four hours before boarding, a completed health declaration and the 10-day self isolation period on arrival in the Netherlands is still required. KLM reminds passengers that the entry requirements of the country of final destination must still be adhered to. Travel requirements for all countries can be checked at: klm.traveldoc.aero.
As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, KLM understands that passengers may be impacted at any time before or during their journey. Since the onset, KLM has adopted commercial measures which permit the postponement or cancellation of a passenger’s trip without charge and without proof until 31 December 2021. Passengers can request a travel voucher for future travel or request a full refund should the need arise.
KLM is committed to the health and safety of all passengers and crew on board. The airline remains in continuous contact with various health and aviation authorities and proactively adjusts both their products and services dependent on the latest insights. Strict precautionary hygiene and safety and social distancing measures are taken on board and throughout the airport journey to transport passengers to their destination in a safe and healthy way.
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