Book Cheap KLM Airlines Flights & Specials

We are pleased to inform you that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been around for 100 years and is, in fact, the oldest international airline still flying under its original name. To add to this already esteemed reputation, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines joined forces in May 2004, making them the largest European airline group, operating under the KLM Air France name.

KLM already has a prominent social media presence encouraging its customers to interact with the brand as often as they need. This is making KLM’s dream of becoming the most customer-centric, innovative and efficient European network carrier a very achievable goal. By merging with Air France, it has come to occupy a leading position in the international airline industry.

KLM is also committed to sustainable travel, with their work towards actively reducing CO2 emissions awarding the airline “best-in-class” status among all large international airlines for fuel efficiency.

At Travelstart, we are proud to associate our brand with this standard of operation, hence why we have made it our duty to source the best KLM flight prices and deals.

Book KLM flights to Cape town, Amsterdam, London, Copenhagen and other exciting places!

Popular flight routes with KLM Airlines are from Johannesburg to New York, Cape Town to London, Cape Town to New York, Johannesburg to Paris and Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

Checked-in baggage

World Business Class

• 2 pieces – maximum 32kg each. Dimensions not to exceed 158cm

Economy Class

The number of checked bags that can be brought when travelling in Economy Class depends on multiple details, such as your destination and ticket type.

The following baggage is offered per ticket type.

• Light ticket/airfare: no checked baggage included.
• Standard or Flex ticket/airfare: 1 item of checked baggage, up to 158 cm (length width height) including handles and wheels and with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

Carry-on baggage

Business Class

• 2 items of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels;
• 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

Hand baggage can have a combined weight of up to 18 kg.

Economy Class

• 1 item of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels;
• 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

Hand baggage can have a combined weight of up to 12 kg.

Online check-in You can check in online from 30 hours before departure, or 24 hours before departure for flights to or from the United States.

Self-service kiosk

The quickest way to check in at the airport is to go to a self-service kiosk, these are located near the check-in desks. Here, you can check in from 30 hours before departure, or 24 hours before departure for flights to or from the United States. Note that at some airports, there may be no self-service kiosks available.

Check-in desks

It is still possible to make use of regular check-in desks. The regular opening hours of the check-in desks at most airports are:

• European flights: until 40 minutes before departure.
• Intercontinental flights: until 60 minutes before departure.

On board

Economy class

• Recharge your phone On most intercontinental flights, there is a USB-A connection.

• Enjoy a snack or meal Depending on the length of your flight, either a snack, sandwich, or warm meal will be offered, with the selection being changed regularly. In addition, KLM also offer special meals such as Diabetic, Kosher or Vegetarian meals at no cost. These meals must be ordered a minimum of 48 hours prior to departure.

• Stay in touch More and more KLM flights have inflight WiFi. If you see a WiFi sticker, you can message friends and family for free!

• Watch a movie On intercontinental flights each seat is equipped with a personal video screen. Watch popular movies and TV shows on the in-flight entertainment system. There are also news and music channels available and programmes catering to children of all ages.

Business class

• SkyPriority Enjoy priority check in and boarding with SkyPriority.

• Experience more privacy On flights within Europe, the middle seats are blocked when possible. Passengers will always have either a window or aisle seat with extra legroom – and more privacy.

• Rest and relax On long-haul flights, spend the trip relaxing in our comfortable and ergonomically designed seat which easily converts into a lie flat bed, or get some work done in the ample space provided in the comfort of your own seat.

• Charge your device On most flights, your device can be charged with in-seat power (110V AC) or USB-A.

• Treat your taste buds All Business class meals are created by Dutch top chef Jonnie Boer. A variety of snacks and drinks are also offered, including champagne.

• Comfort kit On intercontinental flights, all Business class passengers are provided with an amenity kit with some essentials, like a toothbrush, toothpaste, and lip balm.

• Stay in touch More and more KLM flights have inflight WiFi. If you see a WiFi sticker, you can message friends and family for free!

• Watch a movie On intercontinental flights each seat is equipped with a personal video screen. Watch popular movies and TV shows on the in-flight entertainment system. There are also news and music channels available and programmes catering to children of all ages.

• On arrival at your destination, all Business class passengers receive an iconic Delft Blue miniature houses filled with Dutch gin.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates a fleet of 113 aircraft with an average age of 9 years flying to more than 90 destinations around the world.

KLM Royal Dutch and its SkyTeam partners together to operate flights to more than 520 destinations in over 60 countries on six continents, operating 2100 flights a day. KLM’s world-class fleet of signature blue jets is made up of Airbus, Boeing, and Embrear, Fokker, and McDonnel Douglas aircraft.