KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumes flights from South Africa to Amsterdam

Posted on 19 February 2021

KLM South Africa has announced that 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.

This will come into effect on February 23. 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.

KLM has adopted commercial measures which permit the postponement or cancellation of a passenger’s trip without charge and without proof until December 31, 2021. Passengers can request a travel voucher for future travel or request a full refund should the need arise.

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