<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:24 +0200 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:45:15 +0200 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM Launches Scheduled Service to Bogotá and Cali in Colombia https://news.klm.com/klm-launches-scheduled-service-to-bogota-and-cali-in-colombia/ https://news.klm.com/klm-launches-scheduled-service-to-bogota-and-cali-in-colombia/61488KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will today start operating service to Colombia three times a week, operating a Boeing 777-200 with an ultra-modern interior, under flight number KL745. The flight will land in Bogotá and then in Cali, before returning directly to Amsterdam. The flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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About Colombia
Colombia is one of South America’s fastest growing economies. Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and offers a full range of the country’s finest features.

Cali is located near Colombia’s “coffee triangle” and is the ideal place for tourism and recreation. The capital of Valle del Cauca Province has blossomed into a popular tourist destination. Cali is also considered the capital of salsa.

AIR FRANCE KLM
In addition to the new direct KLM services between Amsterdam and Colombia, passengers can fly to and from Bogotá and Cali seven times a week with AIR FRANCE via Paris Charles de Gaulle, or with Copa Airlines via Panama City, connecting with KLM’s daily service between Amsterdam and Panama.

The AIR FRANCE KLM Group serves 15 destinations in Central and South America departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Panama City, Lima, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and Bogotá (all served by both KLM and Air France), Quito, Guayaquil, Paramaribo and Cali (served by KLM), and Brasilia, Caracas, Cayenne and Montevideo (served by Air France).

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_pb-bogota-cali-klein-2.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/pb-bogota-cali-klein-2.jpg?10000 KLM Launches scheduled service to Colombia https://news.klm.com/klm-launches-scheduled-service-to-colombia/ https://news.klm.com/klm-launches-scheduled-service-to-colombia/32068KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will expand its long-haul service to South America next year. KLM will launch a new scheduled service to Colombia’s capital, Bogota, and Cali, the country’s third-largest city. From 28th of March 2015, KLM will fly three times a week operating a Boeing 777-200 on flight KL745. The circle flights will start in Amsterdam, stopping in Bogota and Cali, and returning directly to Amsterdam. The service will be part of KLM’s new summer schedule and will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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Departure Airport:Arrival Airport:
Amsterdam - 12:30Bogotá - 16:25
Bogotá - 17:55Cali -18:55
Cali -  20:35Amsterdam -14:15

In addition to the new flights, customers can fly to and from Bogota and Cali seven times a week with KLM’s partner Air France via the hub Charles de Gaulle in Paris, or with Copa Airlines via Panama City on KLM’s daily service between Amsterdam and Panama.

The Air France-KLM group offers 15 destinations in Central and South America on departure from Amsterdam-Schiphol and Paris-Charles de Gaulle: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Panama City, Lima, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and Bogota (by both KLM and Air France), Quito, Guayaquil, Paramaribo and Cali (by KLM) and Brasilia, Caracas, Cayenne and Montevideo (by Air France).

Seat’s selection
To suit its clients’ needs, KLM’s 777-200 offers three classes on board,  35 seats in World Business Class; 249 seats in Economy Class and 34 seats in the Economy Comfort Zone offering 10 cm of extra leg-room, twice the amount of room to lean back, and priority disembarking.

About Colombia
Colombia is one of South America’s fastest growing economies. The country is focusing on developing business relations with Europe, and with the Netherlands in particular being the gateway to Europe. Furthermore, its charming villages and natural beauty make it an excellent destination already enjoyed by many tourists. Bogota is the country’s administrative and business capital. Cali is located near Colombia’s ‘coffee triangle’ famed for its many charming coffee farms set in stunning landscapes. Alfonso B. Aragon International Airport (Cali-Palmira) is also the principal gateway to Colombia’s largest Pacific port of Buenaventura which handles more than 60% of the country’s exports.

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