Ticket options

Wherever you want to go and whichever class you travel, we offer various ticket options to take you in comfort to your destination.

About our ticket prices

We always offer you the lowest priced fare type available for a specific flight first. During booking, you can change the fare type to one with more benefits and conditions (such as more flexibility to change your travel dates). This may result in a higher ticket price.

Our ticket prices displayed on KLM.com include all taxes and surcharges:

Airport tax for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Airport taxes for other airports where you will be departing, arriving or taking a connecting flight
Security surcharge to cover insurance and security measures
Carrier imposed international surcharge

Booking fees are not included in the ticket price and can be added during booking. The online booking fee differs per country, in most countries no online booking fee applies. For bookings made via the KLM Customer Contact Centre or a KLM Ticket Office, a higher fee will be applied than for online bookings.

You can find your total ticket price, as well as a breakdown of the fare, taxes, surcharges and extra fees, at various steps during your booking on KLM.com. After booking, you can find it in your booking confirmation e-mail or in My Trip.

We offer different payment methods in each country when booking a ticket at KLM.com. Read more about our payment options.

Choose a ticket that fits you best

There are no wrong choices! All ticket options take you in comfort to your destination, allowing you to find the ideal ticket to fit your travel needs. Not sure which ticket is best for you? We are happy to help you choose.

Economy Class on flights within Europe
Planning a trip within Europe? On most routes, we offer 3 ticket options for Economy Class. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink, a snack or a meal – it’s all included in the fare. You can add extra options while booking or at a later moment, to make sure your trip matches all your needs.
Light
- Hand baggage included
- Check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change is not permitted*
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
* Flight change is permitted for EUR 70 (+ possible fare difference) for travel commencing in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Standard
- Hand baggage included
- 1 piece of check-in baggage max. 23 kg included, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change EUR 70 (+ possible fare difference)
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
Flex
- Hand baggage included
- 1 piece of check-in baggage max. 23 kg included, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Choice of standard seat
- Free flight change (+ possible fare difference)
- Refundable
- Option to take an earlier or later flight
- SkyPriority
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
Please note: if you are booking a trip with multiple destinations via KLM.com, we can only offer you the Light ticket option.
Economy Class on flights between Europe and Africa
Are you travelling between Europe and Africa? For Economy Class, we offer 3 ticket options on an increasing number of routes. You can add extra options while booking or at a later moment, to make sure your trip matches all your needs.
Light
- Hand baggage included
- 1 piece of check-in baggage (max. 23 kg) included*, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change EUR 150 / USD 180 (+ possible fare difference)
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
Standard
- Hand baggage included
- 2 pieces of check-in baggage (each max. 23 kg) included*, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change EUR 150 / USD 180 (+ possible fare difference)
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
Flex
- Hand baggage included
- 2 pieces of check-in baggage (each max. 23 kg) included*, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change free of charge or at a fee (+ possible fare difference), depending on the fare paid
- Refundable free of charge or at a fee, depending on the fare paid
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
* For flights to or from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique, the Light ticket option does not include check-in baggage. The Standard and Flex ticket options include 1 piece of check-in baggage for these 4 destinations.
Please note: if you are booking a trip with multiple destinations via KLM.com, we can only offer you the Flex ticket option.
For all flights between Europe and Africa on which these 3 ticket options are not yet available, we offer you the lowest available fare in Economy Class. Please note that conditions may vary per flight and per carrier. You will see the conditions applying to your specific flight during the various steps you take when booking online. Accepting the conditions is a required step to complete your booking. After booking, you can find it in your booking confirmation e-mail or in My Trip.
Economy Class on other intercontinental flights
Are you travelling intercontinentally? For Economy Class, we offer 3 ticket options on an increasing number of routes. You can add extra options while booking or at a later moment, to make sure your trip matches all your needs.
Light
- Hand baggage included
- Check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change EUR 150 / USD 180 (+ possible fare difference)*
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
* Flight change is not permitted for travel commencing in the United States, Canada, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland. Next to that, flight change is not permitted for travel between the Caribbean, Central or South America and France or overseas territories of France.
Standard
- Hand baggage included
- Choice of standard seat**
- 1 piece of check-in baggage (max. 23 kg) included, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change EUR 150 / USD 180 (+ possible fare difference)***
- Non-refundable
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
** Applicable for flights commencing in the United States, Canada, Mexico, France and the Netherlands.
*** Flight change for travel commencing in the United States or Canada: USD 300 (+ possible fare difference)
Flex
- Hand baggage included
- Choice of standard seat
- 1 piece of check-in baggage (max. 23 kg) included, additional check-in baggage can be purchased at a fee
- Flight change free of charge or at a fee (+ possible fare difference), depending on the fare paid
- Refundable (if applicable) free of charge or at a fee, depending on the fare paid
- Free drinks, snacks and meals
Please note: if you are booking a trip with multiple destinations via KLM.com, we can only offer you the Light ticket option.
For all intercontinental routes on which these 3 ticket options are not yet available, we offer you the lowest available fare in Economy Class. Please note that conditions may vary per flight and per carrier. You will see the conditions applying to your specific flight during the various steps you take when booking online. Accepting the conditions is a required step to complete your booking. After booking, you can find it in your booking confirmation e-mail or in My Trip.
Business Class on flights within Europe
In Business Class we offer fares which are changeable and refundable at no charge. Please note that conditions may vary per flight and per carrier. You will see the conditions applying to your specific flight during the various steps you take when booking online. Accepting the conditions is a required step to complete your booking. After booking, you can find it in your booking confirmation e-mail or in My Trip.
Business Class on intercontinental flights
In Business Class we offer fares which are changeable and refundable at no charge. Please note that conditions may vary per flight and per carrier. You will see the conditions applying to your specific flight during the various steps you take when booking online. Accepting the conditions is a required step to complete your booking. After booking, you can find it in your booking confirmation e-mail or in My Trip.
Flying Blue members get benefits when flying
Flying Blue members earn Miles on all KLM flights. The number of Miles you earn, depends on the amount of money you spend on a ticket (excluding taxes and fees), as well as your level within the Flying Blue programme. Regardless of the ticket conditions, the benefits of your Flying Blue level apply. Elite and Elite Plus members can check in one extra piece of baggage (max. 23 kg), completely free of charge. Explorers get a EUR 10 discount on the baggage fee, if bought before check-in is opened. This goes for all ticket options.
Read more about Flying Blue

Ticket options

About our ticket prices

Choose a ticket that fits you best

Economy Class on flights within Europe

Economy Class on flights between Europe and Africa

Economy Class on other intercontinental flights

Business Class on flights within Europe

Business Class on intercontinental flights

Flying Blue members get benefits when flying