Netherlands government announces that Passengers are required to take a PCR test 72 hours before the flight and an Antigen Test 4 hours before the flight.

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After constructive consultation with RIVM, KLM has a safe alternative test protocol for crews leaving the airport in countries that are not on the list of so-called safe countries.  This includes an alternative in which, among other things, the antigen test for this crew at Schiphol will be set up before departure and after return.  In addition, there are local safety guidelines at the destinations.  The government has indicated that this protocol meets the conditions.



KLM has also implemented the flight ban from the United Kingdom, South Africa and South America to the Netherlands as of 23 January.  An exception to this in the government measures are cargo flights.

Antigen testing for passengers required by the Dutch government, in addition to the existing PCR testing requirement, who travel to Amsterdam from the high-risk areas, has also been put into effect.  For a number of customers, the imposed 4-hour time limit for this antigen test also poses practical problems because not all airports in the world have antigen testing facilities.  KLM helps customers where possible.

The operation towards the limited set of so-called safe countries remains unchanged.

Keeping flight operations up and running in a safe and responsible manner is and will remain KLM's priority, even since the COVID-19 outbreak at the beginning of 2020. This has enabled us to maintain necessary travel, repatriation and transport necessary cargo so far.  In addition, KLM has taken numerous measures on board, such as the HEPA filters, mouth masks and adjustment of the service.  The health and safety of our customers and employees has the highest priority for KLM.  In addition, KLM wants to continue to contribute to the fight against the Covid19 pandemic.  To this end, consultation remains necessary about effective and feasible suitable customization for aviation, taking into account international agreements.


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