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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines·SkyTeam
When KLM check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
30 hours before departure.
Not applicable — KLM operates no domestic Dutch network of note.
60 minutes before departure for intercontinental.
60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Schiphol connections are quick by European standards but passport control queues for non-Schengen arrivals can be long.
klm.com and the KLM app handle changes, seats and refunds.
30 hours before departure.
Domestic: Not applicable — KLM operates no domestic Dutch network of note. International: 60 minutes before departure for intercontinental. Bags: 60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Schiphol connections are quick by European standards but passport control queues for non-Schengen arrivals can be long.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.