<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:21:38 +0200 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM temporarily returns to Cairo https://news.klm.com/klm-temporarily-returns-to-cairo/ https://news.klm.com/klm-temporarily-returns-to-cairo/405522KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will fly to Cairo twice a week from 9 September to 25 October. In 2017, KLM last operated passenger flights to the Egyptian capital. KLM has always carried cargo between Amsterdam and Cairo with full freighter aircraft.

]]>KLM's flights to Cairo will be operated in the months of September and October. At the beginning of September, we will assess whether Cairo can also be added to KLM's network of destinations during the winter season.

KLM is slowly and carefully expanding its European and intercontinental network. KLM's first priority is to offer its customers as much choice of destinations as possible. This may be followed by an increase in the number of frequencies and/or capacity by deploying larger aircraft.

Flight schedule

Flights to Cairo will be operated from 9 September 2020 with Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. Flight times are as follows:

  • From 9 to 28 September, KL 0553 departs from Amsterdam on Wednesday and Saturday at 19.10 hours and arrives in Cairo at 23.30 hours. KL 0554 departs from Cairo on Thursday and Sunday at 01.20 hrs and arrives in Amsterdam at 06.00 hrs.
  • From 30 September to 23 October, KL 0553 leaves Amsterdam on Wednesday and Friday at 19.10 hrs and arrives in Cairo at 23.30 hrs. KL 0554 departs from Cairo on Thursday and Saturday at 01.20 hrs and arrives in Amsterdam at 06.00 hrs.

All times are local.

Safety remains paramount

Naturally, KLM has taken measures to ensure that flights are safe for both passengers and staff. For example, face masks are mandatory when boarding and during the flight, extra hygiene equipment is on board and KLM's aircraft are additionally cleaned using suitable cleaning agents. The air on board is quickly refreshed using HEPA filters. For more information about the hygiene measures on board, see this video: https://youtu.be/frPO6b58kcU

In addition, KLM naturally adapts to changing circumstances when governments in various countries take new measures.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 KLM suspends service to Cairo https://news.klm.com/klm-suspends-service-to-cairo/ https://news.klm.com/klm-suspends-service-to-cairo/148574For economic reasons, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has decided to temporarily suspend flights to Cairo effective 8 January 2017. The devaluation of the Egyptian pound and the decision of the Central Bank of Egypt to impose restrictions on the transfer of foreign currency out of Egypt have a negative impact on results of KLM.

]]>The final flight to Cairo (for the foreseeable future) will depart from Amsterdam on 6 January 2017, with the final flight returning to Amsterdam on 7 January 2017. After suspension of the KLM service to Cairo, Air France -KLM will maintain its presence in the Egyptian capital, with Air France operating six weekly flights out of Paris. Passengers with reservations to travel from Amsterdam to Cairo after 8 January 2017 will be rebooked to the most suitable alternative.

 

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_print-b777-200-02.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/print-b777-200-02.jpg?10000 KLM resumes hold baggage on flights from Cairo https://news.klm.com/klm-resumes-hold-baggage-on-flights-from-cairo/ https://news.klm.com/klm-resumes-hold-baggage-on-flights-from-cairo/95528From today, KLM will allow passengers again to take hold baggage on flight KL554 from Cairo to Amsterdam. KLM will use its own personnel to carry out security screening. There are no restrictions regarding flying to and from the airport of Cairo. Flight KL553 will be executed according to flight schedule. 

KLM is closely monitoring the situation.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:32:11 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_737-8.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/737-8.jpg?10000 Update situation Cairo https://news.klm.com/update-situation-cairo/ https://news.klm.com/update-situation-cairo/94501KLM is currently informing passengers in Cairo that traveling with KL554 Cairo-Amsterdam on November 7 will be allowed if traveling with handluggage only.

Based on national and international information and out of precaution KLM will not allow checkin luggage and cargo.

There are no restrictions regarding flying to and from the airport of Cairo. Flight KL553 will be executed according to flight schedule. KLM offers passengers the choice to rebook their trip and travel with another airline if opportunities are available.

KLM is closely monitoring the situation.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:11:49 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_737-8.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/737-8.jpg?10000 Situation Cairo https://news.klm.com/situation-cairo/ https://news.klm.com/situation-cairo/94446KLM is currently informing passengers in Cairo that traveling with KL554 Cairo-Amsterdam on November 6, will be allowed if traveling with handluggage only.

Based on national and international information and out of precaution KLM will not allow checkin luggage.

There are no restrictions regarding flying to and from the airport of Cairo. Flight KL553 will be executed according to flight schedule. KLM offers passengers the choice to rebook their trip and travel with another airline if opportunities are available.

KLM is closely monitoring the situation.

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