Ryanair delay or cancellation compensation: claim it yourself
If your Ryanair flight arrived 3 hours or more late, was cancelled at short notice or you were denied boarding, you may be owed €250–€600 (or £220–£520 under UK261). Airlines must pay this directly to you. You don't need a claims company that keeps part of it.
How much?
| Flight distance | EU261 | UK261 |
|---|---|---|
| up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km (and all intra-EU flights over 1,500 km) | €400 | £350 |
| over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
The airline may cut these amounts by 50% if it re-routed you and you arrived only a little late (Art. 7(2)). If extraordinary circumstances caused the problem, nothing is owed (Art. 5(3)).
Which Ryanair flights are covered?
- Ryanair DAC holds a licence in Ireland, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU.
- Ryanair UK Ltd. holds a UK licence. UK261 covers its flights departing from or arriving in the UK. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU.
- Buzz (Ryanair Sun S.A.) holds a licence in Poland, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU.
- Malta Air Ltd. holds a licence in Malta, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU.
- Lauda Europe Ltd. holds a licence in Malta, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU.
Where to claim with Ryanair
Send your claim through Ryanair's official channel: https://onlineform.ryanair.com/gb/en/eu-261
If Ryanair refuses or doesn't answer
For UK261 claims, Ryanair uses this approved ADR scheme: AviationADR.
You can complain to the national enforcement body or an ADR body in the country of departure. Our sources page lists them.
Time limit
Time limits come from national law. In Ireland, Ryanair's home country: 6 years for contract claims (Statute of Limitations 1957); some sources argue 2 years. Check.
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Questions and answers
How much compensation can I get from Ryanair?
up to 1,500 km: EU261 €250, UK261 £220; 1,500–3,500 km (and all intra-EU flights over 1,500 km): EU261 €400, UK261 £350; over 3,500 km: EU261 €600, UK261 £520. The airline may cut these amounts by 50% if it re-routed you and you arrived only a little late (Art. 7(2)). If extraordinary circumstances caused the problem, nothing is owed (Art. 5(3)).
Which Ryanair flights are covered?
Ryanair DAC holds a licence in Ireland, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU. Ryanair UK Ltd. holds a UK licence. UK261 covers its flights departing from or arriving in the UK. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU. Buzz (Ryanair Sun S.A.) holds a licence in Poland, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU. Malta Air Ltd. holds a licence in Malta, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU. Lauda Europe Ltd. holds a licence in Malta, an EU/EEA country. EU261 covers its flights departing from the EU and its flights arriving in the EU.
Where do I send my claim to Ryanair?
Send your claim through Ryanair's official channel: https://onlineform.ryanair.com/gb/en/eu-261
What can I do if Ryanair refuses or doesn't answer?
For UK261 claims, Ryanair uses this approved ADR scheme: AviationADR. You can complain to the national enforcement body or an ADR body in the country of departure. Our sources page lists them.
How long do I have to claim from Ryanair?
Time limits come from national law. In Ireland, Ryanair's home country: 6 years for contract claims (Statute of Limitations 1957); some sources argue 2 years. Check.
Do I need a claims company to claim from Ryanair?
You can write the claim letter yourself. EU consumer centres offer free templates. FlatClaim's free checker saves you the research: amount calculation, legal reasons and official links. We never take a percentage of your compensation.
Information checked on 2026-11-14. Airlines change their forms often, so if a link is broken, tell us.
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