Flight Compensation Calculator

Find out how much you're owed in seconds. Covers EU261 Flights.

Compensation Calculator

Estimate your EU261 compensation in seconds.

Flight Distance

Delay at Arrival

Number of Passengers

Flight Distance

Under 1,500 km

e.g. London → Paris

1,500 – 3,500 km

e.g. London → Istanbul

Over 3,500 km

e.g. New York → London

Delay at Arrival

Under 3 hours

Not eligible for EU261

3 – 4 hours

Eligible (reduced for long-haul)

Over 4 hours

Full compensation

Number of Passengers

1

Compensation is per person. Max 10 for this calculator.

What Can You Claim Back From the Airline?

Beyond fixed compensation, airlines must reimburse out-of-pocket expenses. Here is what qualifies, what needs proof, and what will get rejected.
What You Can Claim Back

Keep receipts for all of these during your delay or cancellation.

  • Hotel if stranded overnight.
  • Taxi or shuttle to and from the hotel.
  • Meals and drinks during the delay.
  • Wi-Fi or calls to contact family or work.
  • Replacement flight if the airline failed to rebook you.
May Qualify With Proof

These need documentation linking them directly to the disruption.

  • Prepaid hotel or tours you could not use.
  • Extra parking days at the airport.
  • Emergency visa costs from rerouting.
Airlines Will Reject These

Do not include these. They weaken your entire claim.

  • Lost salary or missed work.
  • Missed events or non-refundable tickets.
  • Alcohol or luxury meals.
  • Emotional distress or loss of enjoyment.

Ready to claim your compensation?

Claim up to €600. Your flight was delayed. The money is yours. We take 30% when we win, nothing if we don’t.
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Frequently Asked
Questions

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We'll be happy to help you.

How much compensation am I entitled to for a delayed flight?

Under EU261, the amount depends on your flight distance.

  • Under 1,500 km: up to €250 per person
  • 1,500 to 3,500 km: up to €400 per person
  • Over 3,500 km: up to €600 per person

The delay must be 3 hours or more at arrival. These amounts are fixed by law and have nothing to do with what you paid for the ticket.

Does this calculator work for US flights?

The calculator currently covers EU261, which applies to flights departing from EU airports or arriving in the EU on an EU registered airline.

  • US domestic flights follow different rules under US DOT
  • No fixed cash compensation for delays, but refund and rebooking rights apply
  • US DOT coverage will be added to the calculator soon

Check your flight directly and we will tell you what applies to your route.

How is EU261 compensation calculated?

EU261 compensation is based on flight distance, not what you paid for the ticket.

  • Under 1,500 km: €250
  • 1,500 to 3,500 km: €400
  • Over 3,500 km: €600

The flight must have been delayed 3 hours or more at arrival, cancelled with less than 14 days notice, or overbooked.

Can I use this calculator for a cancelled flight?

Yes. Cancelled flights qualify for the same fixed amounts as delays under EU261.

  • Cancellation must have been less than 14 days before departure
  • You were not offered a suitable alternative flight
  • Compensation is separate from your right to a full ticket refund

Both rights apply at the same time.

How far back can I check old flights for compensation?

Further than most passengers realise.

  • Most EU countries: up to 3 years back
  • Spain and France: up to 5 years back
  • UK: up to 6 years back

Our system scans your flight history automatically to find every eligible flight, including ones you have forgotten about.

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