A FLIGHT operator will be increasing flights at the end of the year for more holidaymakers to experience the Netherland’s capital and catch connecting flights.

KLM has announced that starting Sunday, October 29, 2023, it will operate up to 35 flights per week between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

The company is part of the Air France-KLM group which offers flights to over 300 destinations across the globe through the KLM, Air France and Transavia airlines.

The increase in operations will offer even more choice for those wanting to access the airline group’s extensive global network from Newcastle International - making it easier for travellers to connect to, and visit the region from, popular long-haul destinations including New York, Bangkok and Istanbul.

Richard Knight, Chief Operating Officer at Newcastle International Airport, said  “The route between Newcastle, Amsterdam and beyond with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been a long-standing connection for the North East and it is extremely important to the region’s business and leisure passengers.

“We are delighted that, thanks to strong inbound and outbound demand, the airline has chosen to invest more flights into Newcastle International Airport which give our passengers even more options when looking to travel to Amsterdam as well as further afield.”

Fahmi Mahjoub, Air France & KLM General Manager (UK & Ireland), said “With the addition of the extra service to Amsterdam, KLM is pushing its commitment to passengers in Newcastle even further.

"We are looking forward with great pleasure to carrying even more leisure and business passengers from Newcastle International Airport to Amsterdam or to one of the many worldwide destinations on the KLM network, via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.”