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    In the table below you will find the closing times for all baggage drop-off points. Times may vary if your flight is being serviced by a partner airline; please check the corresponding websites for correct baggage drop-off times. You will find the executing airline on your booking confirmation.

    Closing times of the baggage drop-off points

    Departure fromClosing times of the baggage drop-off points before scheduled departure*
    Europe30 minutes
    Exceptions: 

    Amsterdam

    60 minutes for non-European flights

    Cork

    45 minutes

    Dublin

    45 minutes

    Zurich

    35 minutes

      
    Caribbean & Antilles60 minutes
    Exceptions: 

    Curaçao

    75 minutes

      
    Middle East60 minutes
    Asia60 minutes
    South America60 minutes
    Exceptions: 

    Paramaribo

    120 minutes before departure

      
    Africa60 minutes
    Exceptions: 

    Abuja

    90 minutes

    Accra

    90 minutes 

    Lagos

    90 minutes


    *Closing time for the baggage drop-off point is the final moment that you may drop-off your baggage. 

    Please take into consideration that there may be a line at the Baggage Drop-off Point and immigration- & security check points. In accordance with our Transportation Policy, KLM cannot be held accountable if you are not at your gate on time. 

    Read our Transportation Policy here 

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