Winter 2026/27 — New Long-Haul Routes from Amsterdam

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New Long-Haul Routes from Amsterdam — Winter 2026/27

Three significant additions to the Amsterdam long-haul map have been confirmed for winter 2026/27.

KLM — Amsterdam → Nairobi (New Route)

KLM returns to Nairobi for the first time since 2020, filing four weekly frequencies from 26 October 2026. The route had been suspended during the post-pandemic network rebuild. Introductory economy fares are around €620 return.

Transavia — Cape Verde Four Times Weekly

Transavia expands its Sal (Cape Verde) service to four weekly flights through winter, up from two. This follows near-sellout load factors in winter 2025. Fares for November–February are already available from around €349 return.

flydubai — AMS–Dubai (new fifth freedom option)

flydubai has received slots for an Amsterdam–Dubai service from December 2026. The airline operates a no-frills product on the 6-hour sector. Current prices sit around €399 return — roughly 30% cheaper than Emirates on the same route. Worth watching for error fares at launch.

Booking tip: Winter fares to long-haul destinations typically reach their lowest point in October–November for travel in January–February. Set a FairFares alert now and watch for the sweet spot.