New freighter service to Hong Kong

NetworkJul - 29, 2024
We are happy to announce the launch of our new freighter service from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) via Dubai (DWC). After nearly nine years, KLM/Martinair freighters are returning to Hong Kong, enhancing our cargo operations and offering you greater flexibility and capacity.

Key details of the new service:
- Inaugural flight: 19 September 2024
- Operated by: Martinair 747-400ERF or BCF
- Capacity: 110 tonnes
- Initial schedule: Three times weekly
- Winter schedule: Four times weekly 
- Departure days from Amsterdam:  Monday*, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Return days from Hong Kong: Tuesday*, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

* Starting 27 October 2024

Strengthening our presence in Asia
This new service ensures seamless cargo movement across key international hubs and offers a wide range of onward connections to the Americas and Africa via our Amsterdam Schiphol hub. Soon, you can enjoy unparalleled flexibility with shipping options on routes AMS/DWC, AMS/HKG, and DWC/HKG, as well as on return flights from HKG/DWC, HKG/AMS, and DWC/AMS.

These flights will significantly bolster our freighter footprint in Asia and complement our existing routes from Paris CDG to Mumbai (BOM) and Beijing (PEK). 

Network adjustments
As part of our network strategy, we will be suspending some routes in Latin America. However, we will continue to operate our freighter services to Bogotá (BOG) three times a week via Miami (MIA). Additionally, we remain dedicated to serving the Caribbean and Latin America with 145 weekly flights to 24 destinations through our extensive belly network, ensuring reliable and efficient cargo services.

Please refer to our schedule tool for more details or book your shipment directly in myCargo.