EU flight delay compensation: claim up to €600 per passenger under EU261/2004.
EU Regulation 261/2004 entitles passengers to €250–€600 compensation for flights delayed 3+ hours, cancelled with under 14 days' notice, or denied boarding from EU airports. Time limits depend on the country (for example 3 years in Germany and 5 in France and Spain). Flight Delay Compensation handles airlines directly — no win, no fee.
EU Flight Delay Compensation — Claim Up to €600 Per Passenger
Delayed or cancelled flight from an EU airport? Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you are entitled to up to €600 compensation regardless of your nationality. We handle the entire process — no win, no fee.
EU261 Compensation Amounts
EU Regulation 261/2004 sets fixed compensation amounts based on flight distance. These apply to all flights departing from EU/EEA airports, and flights arriving in the EU/EEA from outside it on EU-registered carriers.
€250
Short-Haul Flights
Up to 1,500 km
e.g. Paris–Barcelona, Berlin–Rome
€400
Medium-Haul Flights
1,500–3,500 km
e.g. Frankfurt–Istanbul, Amsterdam–Athens
€600
Long-Haul Flights
Over 3,500 km
e.g. Paris–New York, Munich–Bangkok
Claim Against Major European Airlines
EU261 applies to any airline on flights departing EU airports, and to EU-registered airlines on flights arriving in the EU from outside it. Read our guides to the major carriers below.
All EU Nationalities
EU261 protects all passengers regardless of nationality. If the flight qualifies, you can claim — whether you're an EU citizen or a tourist.
Time Limits Vary by Country
Limits are set by national law: for example 3 years in Germany, 5 in France and Spain, 2 in Italy and 1 in Belgium. Check the rules for the country where your claim would be heard.
Paid in EUR
Compensation is calculated and paid in euros. We can transfer to any EU/EEA bank account via SEPA with no additional fees.