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Ryanair Refund. Claim Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation

You’re flying with Ryanair. What are your rights? Ryanair flight delay compensation. Ryanair flight cancellation compensation. Learn how to get a full refund from Ryanair and how to claim Ryanair compensation online.

AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS IN THE EU/UK

Regulation EC261/2004. Regulation UK261

This website discusses air passenger rights when flying with Ryanair, an airline registered in Ireland.

Even though Ryanair is a low-cost airline, it has to follow the same European regulations as other airlines. Two regulations apply to most Ryanair flights – EC261/2004 (EU regulation) and Regulation UK261  (UK regulation). Every time a Ryanair flight is delayed, cancelled or overbooked, you may be entitled to flight compensation from Ryanair.

EU and UK air passenger rights laws are practically identical.

You can claim Ryanair compensation online.

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SITUATIONS WHEN YOU CAN GET COMPENSATION FROM RYANAIR

You Have a Problem With Ryanair…

Flight information screens

Your Ryanair flight is delayed for 3+ hours


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Your Ryanair flight is cancelled


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You are denied boarding on Ryanair flight


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Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation


ELIGIBILITY:

all passengers (including infants)

Every time a Ryanair flight reaches its final destination 3 or more hours later than planned, you may be entitled to EU or UK flight delay compensation. As long as it’s due to the airline’s fault, you may get up to 600 euros.

For example, technical problems with an aircraft are considered the airline’s fault (you can get compensation).

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Ryanair Refund (Your Flight is Cancelled)


ELIGIBILITY:

all passengers (including infants)

Every time an airline in Europe cancels a flight, it has to offer the following – either a new flight or a full refund. You can choose what’s best for you. The same rules apply to all European flights with Ryanair.

If your flight is cancelled less than 2 weeks before departure, you may also have a right to EU/UK flight cancellation compensation.

How Much is Ryanair Compensation?

€250

SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS

Up to 1,500 km

€400

MEDIUM-HAUL FLIGHTS

1,500 – 3,500 km

€600

LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS

More than 3,500 km