Ryanair delay compensation
Arrived 3 hours or more late, or cancelled less than 14 days before? You may be owed up to €600 per person. Claim directly from Ryanair and keep all of it.
How much Ryanair owes you
| Flight distance | EU rules (EU261) | UK rules (UK261) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km, or any flight within the EU | €400 | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
Per person, for a delay of 3 hours or more at arrival, a cancellation less than 14 days before departure, or being denied boarding. Flights departing from the EU are always covered; flights arriving in the EU only when the airline is an EU airline.
2. See what you're owed
Distance, rules and the airline's excuses, worked out for you.
Check compensationQuestions
- How much compensation can I get from Ryanair?
- Under the EU rules (EU261): €250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 up to 3,500 km (and all longer flights within the EU), and €600 for longer flights, per person, for a delay of 3 hours or more at arrival or a cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
- When does Ryanair not have to pay?
- When the cause was outside the airline's control, such as bad weather, air traffic control restrictions or security problems. Technical faults and staff shortages usually do count.
- Do I need a claim agency?
- No. You can claim directly from the airline with a letter. Agencies often keep 25-35% of the money.
Rules last checked , against EU Regulation 261/2004 and the UK's version of it. This is information, not legal advice.