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.
Check if your flight qualifies for compensation
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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