My Flight Is Delayed, What Am I Entitled To?
If you were travelling from a European Airport or a European Airline, you may have rights under the EU law if your flight is delayed or cancelled.
If your flight’s delayed for 2 or more hours
Your airline has to give you:
- food and drink
- access to phone calls and emails
- accommodation if you’re delayed overnight – and journeys between the airport and the hotel
If your flight’s delayed for 3 or more hours:
- You already have a legal right to food and drink, phone calls and accommodation – you get this when the flight is delayed for 2 hours or more.
- You’re also entitled to get compensation if the delay is the airline’s responsibility
You’re entitled to a set amount of compensation depending on:
- the distance of the flight
- the length of the flight
- whether you’re flying to an EU or non-EU destination
Delay to your arrival | Flight distance | Compensation |
3 hours or more | Less than 1,500km | €250 |
Between 1,500km and 3,500km | €400 | |
More than 1,500km and within the EU | €400 | |
3-4 hours | More than 3,500 km, between an EU and non-EU airport | €300 |
4 hours or more | More than 3,500km, between and EU and non-EU airport | €600 |
If you are still unsure whether you could claim for a flight delay, it’s worth giving us a call to check, as we have a team of experts ready to take your call.