Ryanair (FR) passengers can claim €250-€600 for flights delayed 3+ hours under EU261/UK261. This guide covers Ryanair's common rejection tactics and how to overcome them.
Ryanair Delay Compensation: How to Claim in 2026
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Delayed 3+ hours, cancelled at short notice or denied boarding on Ryanair? Under EU261 and UK261 you may be owed €250–€600 (£220–£520) per passenger, depending on flight distance. The sections below cover Ryanair's known rejection tactics and how a claim works.
About Ryanair
Ryanair (FR) is a Ireland-based airline. As an EU-registered carrier, Ryanair is subject to EU261 on all flights departing EU airports and on flights arriving in the EU from outside it, and to UK261 on flights departing UK airports.
Popular Ryanair routes we handle claims for:
- London Stansted-Dublin
- Manchester-Malaga
- Edinburgh-Alicante
How to Claim Compensation from Ryanair
- Check your eligibility - Enter your Ryanair flight number and date in our free checker.
- Submit your claim - Upload your booking confirmation and sign our Letter of Authority.
- We contact Ryanair - Our legal team handles all negotiations withRyanair's claims department.
- Receive your payout - Once Ryanair accepts the claim, we transfer your compensation minus our 25% success fee.
Known Ryanair Claim Issues
Based on thousands of Ryanair claims we've processed, here are the common issues and how we overcome them:
- Often cites technical issues as extraordinary circumstances (usually invalid)
- Strict 14-day cancellation notice policy
- May request additional documentation multiple times
Insider Tips for Ryanair Claims
- Keep all Ryanair app notifications and emails as evidence
- Screenshot any delay announcements at the gate
- Ryanair flights often depart from secondary airports—verify your departure airport