DALLAS — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is expanding its intercontinental network by introducing new services between Amsterdam and three international destinations: San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana), and Hyderabad (India).
Starting from May 8, 2025, KL will offer three weekly direct flights on the Amsterdam-San Diego route, further strengthening its connection between Amsterdam and North America, with a total of 22 direct flights.
“We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” said Kimberly Becker, CEO and President, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “This summer, European travel is up over 30 percent compared to last year. Amsterdam, with its iconic canals and world-class museums and corporate ties to the San Diego region, will be the 10th international destination offered from SAN and we look forward to a continued demand from both business and leisure international travelers.”
Additionally, the Amsterdam-Georgetown route will commence operations on June 4, 2025, featuring two weekly flights with a convenient stopover in Saint Maarten on the outward journey. Finally, the Amsterdam-Hyderabad route will launch on September 2, 2025, providing three weekly direct flights, making it the fourth direct connection between Amsterdam and India.
Intercontinental Flight Schedules
Amsterdam-San Diego
From 8 May 2025, KLM will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with the Boeing 787-9. This aircraft offers 30 seats in World Business Class, 21 seats in Premium Comfort Class and 224 seats in Economy Class.
- KL639 departs from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) at 09:50 and arrives at San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 12:00 local time.
- KL640 departs from San Diego International Airport at 13:55 local time and arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport the following day at 09:15.
Amsterdam-Georgetown
From 4 June 2025, KLM will operate two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the Airbus 330-200. This aircraft offers 18 seats in World Business Class and 246 seats in Economy Class.
- KL789 departs from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at 10:00 and arrives in Sint Maarten (SXM) at 13:00 local time. This flight then departs from Sint Maarten at 14:20 local time and arrives at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) at 16:35 local time.
- KL789 departs from Georgetown at 17:55 local time and arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport the next day at 09:15.
Amsterdam-Hyderabad
From 2 September 2025, KLM will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with the Boeing 777-200ER. This aircraft offers 35 seats in World Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Comfort Class and 229 seats in Economy Class.
- KL873 departs from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at 11:40 and arrives at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) at 00:30 local time.
- KL874 departs from Hyderabad at 2:20 local time and arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport the same day at 08:40.
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