KLM takes off to 161 destinations this summer with more flights and new routes

KLM is flying high this summer, offering service to 161 destinations worldwide and expecting to welcome around 6.4 million passengers during July and August. With 4% more seat capacity compared to last year, travellers can look forward to more options, especially in North America (+9% more flights) and Southern Europe, where seat capacity to Portugal and Croatia is up by 25%.

?? New Destinations for Summer 2025

KLM is launching six new routes this season:

• Intercontinental:

  • San Diego (USA)
  • Georgetown (Guyana)
  • Hyderabad (India) (starts in September)

• Europe:

  • Ljubljana (Slovenia)
  • Exeter (UK)
  • Biarritz (France)

Bookings for San Diego, Biarritz, and Ljubljana are already off to a strong start.

? Busy Start to the Season

The summer rush kicks off with a bustling weekend: from 4 to 6 July, KLM expects to carry about 330,000 passengers.

? More Flights to In-Demand Destinations

KLM is adding frequencies to some of its most popular routes:

Intercontinental Highlights:

• Kilimanjaro/Dar es Salaam: Now daily (up from 5x weekly)
• Las Vegas: Daily through August (was 5x weekly)
• Osaka: Increased to 5x weekly, with an extra flight from late September
• Tokyo Narita: +1 weekly flight from late September
• Edmonton: 5x weekly, rising to 6x in peak season
• Cape Town: +2 flights weekly from October
• Curaçao: New Sunday flight added from October

European Routes:

• Belfast: Twice daily
• Porto: Four times daily
• Barcelona: +1 daily flight
• Split: Twice daily in spring and autumn
• Krakow & Poznan: +1 daily flight each

Milan Flights Move to Linate

To improve convenience, KLM is consolidating its Milan service at Linate Airport, which is closer to the city centre. Flights to Malpensa will be discontinued.

Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a city escape, or a long-haul adventure, KLM is expanding your travel options this summer.