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A global airline will expand the horizons of Devon’s international travel offering with new daily flights from Exeter Airport.
Global airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to enhance connectivity for the West Country with the launch of its first-ever flights from Exeter Airport to Amsterdam and beyond. The service will begin on Sunday, March 30 of next year.
This marks the first time in nearly five years that Exeter Airport will serve Amsterdam, and it represents a debut for KLM at the Devon airport as the airline expands its UK regional footprint.
The new route will connect Exeter Airport with KLM’s extensive network of worldwide destinations via Amsterdam.
Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire said: “This is a tremendous boost for regional connectivity, and we are hugely excited by the opportunities KLM will create for passengers across the South West. Flights will operate every day of the week, providing a fantastic gateway for both business and leisure travellers from their local airport.”
Jerome Salemi, General Manager for UK & Ireland at Air France-KLM, added: “We are very excited to launch Exeter as KLM’s 18th departure point from the UK to Amsterdam and beyond.
“We hope our new services will contribute towards the economic, touristic, and cultural development of the region and the local community. We look forward to working with Exeter Airport on making this route a success.”
The flight duration is approximately 90 minutes, with daily departures from Amsterdam to Exeter at 16.15 local time and from Exeter to Amsterdam at 17.20 local time.
From March 30, 2025, services will be operated by KLM Cityhopper using an 88-seat Embraer 175 regional jet aircraft. Passengers can choose between Economy and Business class, with the option of Premium Comfort (Premium Economy) available on long-haul intercontinental flights.
Paul Coles, Chief Executive of the South West Business Council, welcomed today’s announcement. He said: “This is fantastic news for Exeter Airport and the region. KLM is a word-class global carrier, and if there is one route the business community wanted to see from Exeter, Amsterdam is it. Well done to Stephen and the team at Exeter Airport, and we extend a warm Westcountry welcome to KLM.”
Flights from Exeter Airport to Amsterdam with KLM are on sale now at klm.co.uk.
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