Hi there,
We have flights out from NCL -> AMS and AMS -> BUD on Friday 8th March (arrive in BUD at 15:30pm), and just today had the email saying the AMS->BUD has been cancelled.
KLM has put us on the next flight (Arrive at BUD at 23:00pm) which is far too late for appointments we have booked.

From looking at alternatives, I've found if we fly from MCR->BUD direct we can arrive at 13:00pm, however this is with Ryanair.

When I've called KLM, they gave an excuse of "not been interlinked partners with Ryanair" so they cannot transfer the outbound flight.
They can get us out on Thur 7th but one of our party can only make it on the 8th.
Is this correct? From reading EU261 I had the impression we have the right to get any flight to ensure we arrive ASAP at our destination?