Flight delay compensation checker
Find out if a late, cancelled or overbooked flight may qualify for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004. It takes a minute and is free.
With a connection booked together, enter your first departure and final destination.
Fill in both airports and the airline question to see an estimate.
Questions
Which flights does EU261 cover?
Flights leaving an airport in the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland on any airline, and flights arriving there from outside on an airline based in the EU.
When can I get compensation?
When you arrive 3 hours or more late at your final destination, when your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days’ notice, or when you are denied boarding against your will.
How much is it?
€250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km and for flights within the EU over 1,500 km, and €600 for flights over 3,500 km. It is paid per passenger.
When is nothing owed?
When extraordinary circumstances caused the problem and the airline could not have avoided it, for example severe weather, an air traffic control strike or a security risk. A technical fault in the aircraft usually does not count as extraordinary.
What about the UK?
The UK has its own similar rule, UK261, for flights leaving the UK and some flights arriving there. This tool does not calculate it.
Do I need a claims company?
No. You can write to the airline yourself for free. Claims companies handle it for you but take a share of any payout, and you should check their fee before you sign.
Is this legal advice?
No. The checker gives a general estimate from the rules. Your case may differ, and the airline or a court decides.
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