If your flight departing the EU (or arriving on an EU airline) was cancelled with less than 14 days’ notice, you may be entitled to a refund, a replacement flight, and up to €600 in compensation.
Under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (EC261), the maximum financial compensation you can claim for a cancelled flight depends on the total distance of your original journey.
Enter your departure and arrival airports below to calculate your compensation.
The statutory amount airlines are legally required to pay for eligible cancellations.
For flight cancellations, EC261 applies to passengers who meet the following strict criteria:
Note on 50% Reductions: If the airline offers you an alternative flight that arrives close to your original scheduled time, your financial compensation may be reduced by 50%.
If you choose to be re-routed and must wait at the airport for your replacement flight, the airline is legally obligated to provide you with a “Right to Care.”
This assistance includes:
If airline staff are unavailable and you must purchase reasonable food or a hotel room yourself, ensure you keep all itemized receipts to claim these expenses back later.
Tell us about your flight cancellation and we’ll help you understand what you may be entitled to under EC261.
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