San Diego International Airport officials on Tuesday welcomed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as the airport’s seventh international airline, scheduled to begin service next spring.
The airline, the 19th carrier at San Diego’s airport, will offer nonstop service to Amsterdam with three weekly flights beginning May 8, 2025.
“This summer, European travel is up over 30 percent compared to last year,” said Kimberly Becker, CEO and president of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “Amsterdam, with its iconic canals and world-class museums and corporate ties to the San Diego region, will be the 10th international destination offered from SAN and we look forward to a continued demand from both business and leisure international travelers.”
Other European cities with nonstop service to and from San Diego include London and Munich. According to KLM, passengers aboard its planes will have access to SkyTeam Alliance, a program allowing people to coordinate flights and loyalty programs.
“The launch of KLM’s direct service between Amsterdam and San Diego marks an exciting milestone in our North American expansion,” Air France-KLM’s Boaz Hulsman said. “This new route opens a gateway to Southern California’s dynamic economy while connecting the San Diego community to Amsterdam and beyond.
He added that “San Diego represents a key market with tremendous potential as we continue to strengthen our trans-Atlantic network.”
KLM serves multiple locations in the U.S., including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Portland, Ore.
Other international destinations from San Diego include Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary, San José del Cabo and Tokyo.
