KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced on Monday it would introduce an overnight flight from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, starting Oct. 28.

The decision was made after considering its customers’ needs, especially those who frequently travel on business, they said.

The new redeye flight schedule will ensure even better flights via Amsterdam to many destinations within Europe and South America and Africa, said company officials.

It said it was also in line with the company’s continuous investment in customer comfort and in return, the company expected to further strengthen its competitive position for time- and price-sensitive customers.

The night flight will depart at 12:55 a.m. from Incheon and arrive at 4:45 a.m. in Amsterdam. It will then depart from Amsterdam at 9:20 p.m. and arrive at 3:40 p.m. at Incheon the following day.

(injeongchoi@heraldcorp.com)