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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