KLM and Belfast City Airport Celebrate 10 Years of Growth with Record-Breaking International Travel
(IN SHORT) KLM and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of partnership with the successful expansion of KLM services. Since the introduction of a second daily flight, passenger numbers to Europe have doubled, while long-haul bookings surged by 159 percent. The largest growth has been seen in bookings to China, with a 751 percent increase. The Belfast to Amsterdam route continues to play a key role in linking Northern Ireland to Europe and beyond, with Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the US, South Africa, and China among the top destinations for KLM travelers.
(PRESS RELEASE) BELFAST, 2025-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of successful service between Belfast and Amsterdam, with recent data revealing impressive growth in passenger numbers and bookings. Since the introduction of a second daily flight last October, the number of passengers flying from Belfast City Airport to Europe has doubled, while long-haul bookings have surged by 159 percent year-on-year.
Bookings to China have seen the most significant rise, with a remarkable 751 percent increase. This growth underscores the increasing demand for international connectivity, with destinations such as the US, South Africa, and China driving the highest volumes of KLM bookings from Belfast.
The past decade has seen the Belfast City to Amsterdam route become an essential link between Northern Ireland and Europe, with the extra daily flight providing passengers with even greater flexibility and connectivity to global destinations. Germany, Denmark, and Sweden are among the top European countries visited, further highlighting the growing importance of this route.
Matthew Hall, Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport, remarked, “The doubling of capacity on our Amsterdam service in 2024 is a clear indication of the strong growth in international travel through Belfast City Airport. This aligns with global trends and underscores the importance of maintaining strong air connectivity for Northern Ireland’s long-term success. We are proud to continue playing a key role in enhancing global accessibility for our community.”
Jerome Salemi, General Manager of Air France-KLM in the UK & Ireland, added, “Marking 10 consecutive years of KLM services from Belfast City Airport is a testament to our strong commitment to Northern Ireland. The introduction of a second daily flight last year allows us to offer even more convenient options for passengers traveling to over 160 global destinations via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. We look forward to many more years of serving the Belfast community and supporting Northern Ireland’s growth.”
As Northern Ireland continues to develop as a hub for innovation, tourism, and international business, strategic air connectivity provided by Belfast City Airport and its airline partners, like KLM, remains pivotal to the region’s continued success.
Media contact:
Lighthouse Communications
info@lighthouseni.com
+44 (0)2890 397824
SOURCE: Belfast City Airport
