EU 261 compensation calculator
If your flight was delayed 3+ hours, cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you were denied boarding, you may be entitled to €250–€600 per passenger under EU Regulation 261/2004.
Estimate your EU 261 compensation
Flights to/from the EU, delayed 3+ hours or cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, are eligible for €250–€600 in compensation. Check your eligibility in 60 seconds:
When does EU 261 apply?
You are covered by EU 261 if any one of these is true:
- Your flight departed from an EU/EEA airport (regardless of airline).
- Your flight landed in the EU/EEA on an EU/EEA-registered airline.
- The UK has equivalent rules (UK 261); applied the same way.
What can I claim?
| Distance | Delay 3–4 h | Delay 4+ h or cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1500 km | €250 | €250 |
| 1500–3500 km (intra-EU over 1500 km) | €400 | €400 |
| 3500+ km (extra-EU) | €300 | €600 |
Plus: meals, refreshments, accommodation if delay > 5 h, communication (2 phone calls or emails).
When is compensation NOT due?
Airlines can refuse compensation if the disruption was caused by "extraordinary circumstances":
- Severe weather (storms, fog, heavy snow).
- Air-traffic-control strikes or political unrest.
- Bird strikes, security threats.
- Hidden manufacturing defects discovered mid-flight.
Not extraordinary: staff shortages, crew sickness, technical faults during routine maintenance — these still qualify for compensation.