KLM Launches New Non-Stop Route Between Amsterdam and Hyderabad, India
This Tuesday, September 2, KLM landed for the first time in Hyderabad, expanding its network in India. With this new addition, the airline now serves four destinations in the Asian country, alongside Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
The importance of this new connection was emphasized by KLM’s Chief Operating Officer, Maarten Stienen: “India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a key trading partner for the Netherlands and the European Union. In recent years, passenger numbers between Amsterdam and India have nearly doubled. With Hyderabad as a new business destination, KLM is expanding its network to meet this growing demand.”
Service Details
KLM offers three weekly frequencies on the Amsterdam–Hyderabad route: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. The Boeing 777-200ER assigned to this operation is configured with:
- 35 seats in World Business Class
- 24 in Premium Comfort Class
- 229 in Economy Class
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Hyderabad: Pharmaceutical and Tech Hub
With over 7 million inhabitants, Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Telangana, is experiencing economic growth above the national average. The city is recognized as the “Pharmaceutical Capital of India,” hosting more than 800 companies in the sector.
The appeal is not limited to pharmaceuticals. American and European multinationals in the technology sector also have a presence in the region, solidifying Hyderabad’s status as a business hub. The local airport, the fourth busiest in the country after Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, continues to see strong growth in passenger traffic. Its strategic location in southern India and domestic connections with IndiGo position it as a key logistics center.
With this new route, KLM strengthens its presence in a strategic market and enhances connectivity between Europe and India, targeting especially business travelers and growing tourist traffic.
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