KLM flight tracker
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Track any KLM flight live on the radar above. KLM flight numbers start with “KL”. Enter the number in the radar search or click a blue-liveried aircraft crossing the North Sea. Checking in is further down this page.
KLM’s UK network
KLM links more UK regional airports to a single hub than almost any other foreign airline: from Amsterdam Schiphol it serves Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford and more. For millions of UK travellers, a short KLM hop to Amsterdam is the gateway to a worldwide network, which is why you see so many KL flight numbers on regional departure boards.
Tracking a KLM connection
Meeting someone flying in via Amsterdam? Track the final KL leg: check the arrivals board of the UK airport (for example Bristol arrivals) and follow the aircraft live across the North Sea on the radar. The crossing typically takes under an hour from Dutch airspace to most UK airports.
KLM online check-in
KLM check-in opens 30 hours before departure. You can check in on klm.com or in the KLM app with your booking code and surname; your boarding pass arrives in the app, by e-mail, or can be printed.
Step by step: open the official KLM check-in page, enter your booking code and surname, choose or confirm your seat, and save the boarding pass to your phone. Travelling with hold luggage? Use the self-service bag drop at the airport. Check-in itself is already done.
Tips for KLM flights from the UK
KLM flies from many UK regional airports to Amsterdam; connections onward are usually through gates at Schiphol without re-checking bags. Track your KL flight live on the radar at the top of this page, and check your departure airport’s live board, for example Bristol departures. For other airlines, see the check-in overview.
Frequently asked questions
My KLM flight is operated by KLM Cityhopper. Can I track it? Yes. Cityhopper flights carry normal KL numbers and appear on the radar like any other flight.
When does KLM check-in open? 30 hours before departure.
Can I choose a seat for free? Standard seats at check-in are typically free; preferred seats cost extra.
What if online check-in fails? Airport desks and self-service kiosks handle it without a fee.