KLM Africa Flights €600 EU261 Compensation — Quick Answer
KLM (KL) operates 14+ African destinations from Amsterdam. Dutch EU carrier — €600 long-haul on all Sub-Saharan routes (JNB, CPT, NBO, LOS, ACC, EBB, KGL, LUN, HRE, DAR). €400 on North Africa (CAI, CMN, TUN). Both directions covered.
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Fill in the form below to find out if you can claim up to EUR 600 for a delayed or cancelled flight. No upfront cost - you pay only if you win.
Filing the Claim
File at klm.com under EU Regulation 261/2004. 2-year Dutch limitation. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which KLM Africa routes pay €600?
All Sub-Saharan KLM routes from Amsterdam exceed 3,500 km — €600 long-haul. Specifically: AMS-Lagos (5,150 km), AMS-Accra (5,200 km), AMS-Nairobi (6,650 km), AMS-Dar es Salaam (7,000 km), AMS-Entebbe (6,400 km), AMS-Kigali (6,500 km), AMS-Lusaka (8,000 km), AMS-Harare (8,000 km), AMS-Johannesburg (9,300 km), AMS-Cape Town (9,700 km).
Are KLM North Africa routes also €600?
No — North Africa is medium-haul (€400). AMS-Cairo (~3,200 km), AMS-Casablanca (~2,100 km), AMS-Tunis (~1,950 km), AMS-Algiers (~1,800 km) — all under 3,500 km, €400 tier.
Are KLM Africa flights covered both directions?
Yes — both. KLM is Dutch EU. EU261 protects passengers on both AMS departures AND Africa-AMS return legs (because KL is EU-registered). Compensation is independent of departure airport.
How to file a KLM EU261 claim?
File at klm.com — 'EU261 compensation' form. Cite EU Regulation 261/2004 and the 3+ hour arrival delay. Wait 4-8 weeks. If rejected, escalate to ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) — Netherlands' NEB. 2-year Dutch limitation period.
Family of four — total compensation?
€2,400 long-haul (€600 × 4 passengers) for Sub-Saharan routes. €1,600 medium-haul (€400 × 4) for North Africa. Reduced by 50% if rerouted within 4 hours of original arrival.
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