PASSENGER RIGHTS
Ryanair delay & cancellation compensation
If your Ryanair flight arrived 3+ hours late, was cancelled at short notice, or you were denied boarding, EU261/UK261 entitles you to fixed compensation of up to €600 (£520) per passenger — independent of the ticket price. As a EU-licensed carrier, Ryanair is covered on flights departing the EU/UK and on flights arriving there.
CHECK MY RYANAIR FLIGHT — FREE →WHAT YOU'RE OWED
| Flight distance | EU261 | UK261 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km (and all intra-EU) | €400 | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
Per passenger. Delays qualify from 3 hours late at your final destination; cancellations with under 14 days' notice; denied boarding immediately.
EXCUSES THAT DON'T HOLD UP
- "Technical issue" — technical faults are part of running an airline and are not extraordinary circumstances (Wallentin-Hermann, C-549/07). Compensation is due.
- "Crew shortage / rotation" — crew planning is within the airline's control. Compensation is due.
- "Strike" — strikes by Ryanair's own staff are not extraordinary (Airhelp v SAS, C-28/20). Only third-party strikes (airport, ATC) excuse the airline.
- "Knock-on delay from an earlier flight" — rotation delays are the airline's operational choice. Compensation is due.
Claim it yourself — keep 100%
Claims companies take 25–35% of your payout. AirOwed checks your flight free, then generates the formal demand letter with the exact legal citations. You send it and keep every euro the airline pays.
RUN THE FREE CHECK →AirOwed is a document preparation tool, not a law firm or claims agency, and is not affiliated with Ryanair. Eligibility results are estimates based on public regulations.