KLM Airline Profile

KLM information, codes and useful links

KLM profile
KLM logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: KLM

Legal name: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Year established: 1919

Region: Europe

Base country: Netherlands

Base city: Amsterdam

Base airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Details

Airline IATA code: KL

Airline ICAO code: KLM

Base city IATA code: AMS

Base airport IATA code: AMS

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: SkyTeam

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: klm.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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KLM overview and services

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines publicly known as KLM is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service carrier with a base at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

KLM IATA code is KL, and its three letter ICAO code is KLM. Launched 106 years ago in 1919, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Along with SAS Link, Delta, Saudia, and 17 others, KLM is a SkyTeam alliance member.

KLM offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest information about KLM baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.