KLM Cityhopper

KLM Cityhopper is the regional feeder airline for KLM, operating primarily short-haul scheduled service within Europe and into nearby regions from Amsterdam. From a traveler’s perspective it functions as a full-service regional operator that links smaller European cities into KLM’s global network at Schiphol (AMS). As part of the Air France-KLM group and the SkyTeam alliance, Cityhopper’s flights are sold and ticketed alongside KLM mainline services and are commonly used for connections to long-haul flights.

Flying Blue - KLM Cityhopper's Frequent Flyer Program

Flying Blue is the frequent-flyer program used for KLM Cityhopper flights; you earn award miles on eligible fares and those miles can be redeemed across Air France-KLM and SkyTeam partners. The program also uses a status-earning system to progress toward elite levels, and elite benefits carry across KLM and partner flights. Crediting Cityhopper flights to Flying Blue is generally worthwhile if you want to pool regional earnings with KLM/air France and access alliance benefits such as lounge access and priority services when your status or ticket entitles you to them.

Where KLM Cityhopper Flies

Cityhopper is KLM’s regional operator based at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and focuses on short-haul European routes feeding KLM’s long-haul network. Typical markets include intra‑Europe services to business and regional destinations, with frequent shuttle-type schedules to connect with KLM mainline flights at AMS. As part of the KLM/Air France group and the SkyTeam alliance, Cityhopper’s network is integrated into a much larger codeshare and alliance reach when connecting onto international itineraries.

Hubs

• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

KLM Cityhopper operates a regional narrowbody fleet focused on short-haul European routes, primarily using Embraer E-Jet family aircraft and historically operated Fokker 70/100 types. Cabins are configured for short-haul service with economy seating as the baseline; on many routes there are flexible fare options aimed at business travelers rather than a separate long-haul premium cabin. Expect no long-haul-specific products such as lie-flat business seats on Cityhopper aircraft.

Aircraft types operated: E-Jet, Fokker 70, Fokker 100

Tips for Flying KLM Cityhopper

• Book KLM Cityhopper flights as part of a KLM/air France booking to get through-checked baggage and smoother transfers at Amsterdam (AMS).
• Allow enough connection time at Schiphol (AMS); Cityhopper operates short regional sectors and tight minimum connection times can be challenging.
• If you care about seat selection or flexible changes, compare fare families on the KLM website rather than third-party sites since regional fare rules follow the KLM reservation.
• For award or status credit, credit Cityhopper flights to Flying Blue to combine earnings with KLM/air France and SkyTeam benefits.