UK flight delay compensation: claim up to £520 per person under UK261.
UK Regulation 261 entitles passengers to £220–£520 compensation for flights delayed 3+ hours, cancelled with under 14 days' notice, or denied boarding from UK airports. Claims can be made up to 6 years after the flight. Flight Delay Compensation handles the entire process on a no-win, no-fee basis.
UK261 Compensation Amounts
Under UK Regulation 261, compensation is calculated in GBP based on flight distance. These amounts apply to all flights departing from UK airports or arriving at UK airports on UK carriers.
£220
Short-Haul Flights
Up to 1,500 km
e.g. London–Dublin, Edinburgh–Amsterdam
£350
Medium-Haul Flights
1,500–3,500 km
e.g. London–Malaga, Manchester–Larnaca
£520
Long-Haul Flights
Over 3,500 km
e.g. London–New York, Heathrow–Dubai
Claim Against UK & Ireland-Based Airlines
Read our airline-specific guides for how claims against each carrier work, the rejection reasons they commonly use, and how to respond.
Escalation to the regulator
If an airline refuses a valid UK261 claim, we can escalate it to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the enforcement body for UK261.
6-Year Claim Window
UK law allows you to claim for flights up to 6 years ago (5 years in Scotland). Don't miss your window.
Paid in GBP
Compensation is paid directly to your UK bank account in pounds sterling. No currency conversion fees.