Good news for travellers heading to South Africa! KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing its flights between Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere winter season (26 October 2025 – 28 March 2026).
KLM will now operate 11 flights per week on the Amsterdam <> Cape Town route – up from 10 weekly flights last winter. This means travellers will have more flexibility and seat availability when planning their trip to South Africa's Mother City during the popular summer season.
Updated flight schedule
From 27 October 2025, the route will be served by a mix of Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
- Amsterdam > Cape Town: KL597 departs 09:30 (arrives 21:55) / KL595 departs 17:45 (arrives 06:10+1)
- Cape Town > Amsterdam: KL596 departs 08:05 (arrives 18:55) / KL598 departs 23:45 (arrives 10:40+1)
From 09 January 2026 onward, the evening flights (KL595/596) are expected to be operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering a quieter cabin and improved fuel efficiency.
Amsterdam <> Cape Town route comparison: Winter 2024/25 vs Winter 2025/26
| Season | Flights per Week | Primary Aircraft Types | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024/25 | 10 | Boeing 777-200ER / 777-300ER | Mostly daily service + 3 extras |
| Winter 2025/26 | 11 | Boeing 777-200ER / 777-300ER / 787-9 | Evening flights switch to 787-9 from Jan 2026 |
This small but meaningful increase provides more travel day options for both leisure and business passengers, especially during Cape Town's busy summer tourist season.
Why This Matters
Cape Town is one of KLM’s most popular intercontinental destinations during Europe’s winter months. The increase to 11 weekly flights not only gives travellers more choice but also highlights growing demand for tourism and business travel to South Africa.
With more convenient departure times and improved aircraft comfort, this expansion is excellent news for travellers seeking a seamless connection from Europe and beyond via Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
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