Cancelled and delayed flights are the most common problems encountered by travelers. Luckily, the European Union has EU 261 regulation, which guarantees that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The EU Regulation 261/2004 specifies the situations when passengers are eligible for compensation and assistance in cases of flight disruption.
In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about European Union Regulation 261 and in which situations you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
According to EU Regulation 261/2004, travelers departing from or arriving at Dublin Airport on flights operated by EU-based airlines have specific rights in case of significant delays or cancellations. These rights include:
- Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper meals and refreshments during the waiting period.
- Access to means of communication: Passengers should be provided two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: When an overnight stay is required, the airline is obligated to provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Travelers have the option to choose between a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: According to the flight distance and length of delay, passengers might be entitled to financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600.
Dublin Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Flyers encountering flight delays at Dublin Airport may be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The right to compensation is decided by the cause of the delay and whether it complies with UK and EU laws. The amount of compensation is based on the time of arrival at the destination rather than departure time and is influenced by the distance of the flight and the length of the delay.
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
Keep in mind that airlines are not obligated to provide compensation for delays resulting from extraordinary circumstances outside their control.
Dublin Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In case of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Dublin Airport, under EU 261/2004, travelers can receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline notifies them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
Nonetheless, there are exceptions to this law. The airline may be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets specific criteria, letting you arrive at your destination with the minimal delay possible:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
Financial compensation could still be available even when you agree to an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. You can check the following table to figure out the compensation amount you are eligible for:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
Keep in mind that airlines usually don’t provide compensation for cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances outside their control, such as extreme weather conditions or air traffic control strikes.
Which Dublin Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
If you are departing from an airport within the European Union and traveling on an airline flight originating in the EU, you are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. This regulation ensures that you have certain rights in case of a delay, flight cancellation, denied boarding, and other similar situations. Here’s a more detailed table of what situations are protected by EU Regulation 261 and which are not:
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Dublin Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Arrivals at Dublin Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Dublin Airport from outside the EU | Yes | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Dublin Airport
Flight disruptions often occur due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, mechanical problems, or crew shortages. If you encounter a flight disruption at Dublin Airport, you may be entitled to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, follow these steps:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
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| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
28.06.202514:55 | Ryanair 7132 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:50 | Aer Lingus 778 | Dublin International (DUB) Lanzarote (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:50 | Aer Lingus 3274 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:50 | British Airways 8932 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:45 | FedEx 5201 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | Qatar Airways 8269 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | Aer Lingus 608 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | Ryanair 554 | Dublin International (DUB) Manchester Airport (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | JetBlue Airways 6888 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | American Airlines 8065 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | Ryanair 6525 | Dublin International (DUB) Costa Smeralda (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:35 | Ryanair 342 | Dublin International (DUB) Luton Airport (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:25 | Aer Lingus 131 | Dublin International (DUB) Bradley International (BDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:25 | Aer Lingus 446 | Dublin International (DUB) Santorini (Thira) (JTR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:25 | American Airlines 8081 | Dublin International (DUB) Bradley International (BDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:25 | British Airways 6163 | Dublin International (DUB) Bradley International (BDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:20 | Icelandair 6018 | Dublin International (DUB) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:20 | Aer Lingus 748 | Dublin International (DUB) Bilbao (BIO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:20 | Qantas 8162 | Dublin International (DUB) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:20 | Emirates 162 | Dublin International (DUB) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:15 | TAP Air Portugal 5646 | Dublin International (DUB) Keflavik International (REK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:15 | Emirates 3343 | Dublin International (DUB) Keflavik International (REK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:15 | Icelandair 419 | Dublin International (DUB) Keflavik International (REK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202514:00 | Aer Lingus | Dublin International (DUB) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:55 | American Airlines 8319 | Dublin International (DUB) Orlando International (ORL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:55 | British Airways 6121 | Dublin International (DUB) Orlando International (ORL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:55 | Aer Lingus 121 | Dublin International (DUB) Orlando International (ORL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:50 | Aer Lingus 3342 | Dublin International (DUB) Jersey (JER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:45 | British Airways 8950 | Dublin International (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:45 | Aer Lingus 3256 | Dublin International (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:25 | Aer Lingus 101 | Dublin International (DUB) Newark Liberty International (EWR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:25 | American Airlines 8335 | Dublin International (DUB) Newark Liberty International (EWR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:25 | British Airways 6133 | Dublin International (DUB) Newark Liberty International (EWR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | Kenya Airways 946 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | Air Baltic 6042 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | Delta Air Lines 9665 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | China Eastern Airlines 1898 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | KLM 1140 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | Xiamen Airlines 9739 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:20 | TAROM 9305 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:15 | American Airlines 8072 | Dublin International (DUB) Lester B. Pearson International (YTO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:15 | Aer Lingus 127 | Dublin International (DUB) Lester B. Pearson International (YTO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:15 | British Airways 6157 | Dublin International (DUB) Lester B. Pearson International (YTO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:00 | Ryanair 272 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202513:00 | Aer Lingus | Dublin International (DUB) Cork (ORK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | British Airways 8912 | Dublin International (DUB) Donegal (CFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | American Airlines 8005 | Dublin International (DUB) St-Exupéry (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 552 | Dublin International (DUB) St-Exupéry (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | Qatar Airways 8277 | Dublin International (DUB) St-Exupéry (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | JetBlue Airways 6852 | Dublin International (DUB) St-Exupéry (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 3402 | Dublin International (DUB) Donegal (CFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:55 | Qatar Airways 9666 | Dublin International (DUB) Donegal (CFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:45 | Ryanair 5125 | Dublin International (DUB) Hamburg Airport (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:40 | American Airlines 8029 | Dublin International (DUB) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:40 | British Airways 6139 | Dublin International (DUB) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:40 | JetBlue Airways 6833 | Dublin International (DUB) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:40 | Ryanair 9288 | Dublin International (DUB) Papola Casale (BDS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:40 | Aer Lingus 133 | Dublin International (DUB) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:30 | Ryanair 8564 | Dublin International (DUB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:25 | Ryanair 340 | Dublin International (DUB) Luton Airport (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:20 | WestJet 37 | Dublin International (DUB) Lester B. Pearson International (YTO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | Austrian 7474 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | Lufthansa 979 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | ANA 5457 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | Alitalia 4741 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | Singapore Airlines 2159 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:15 | Air India 8887 | Dublin International (DUB) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:05 | Ryanair 22 | Dublin International (DUB) Beauvais-Tille (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:05 | American Airlines 8011 | Dublin International (DUB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202512:05 | Aer Lingus 584 | Dublin International (DUB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:45 | Aer Lingus 494 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:45 | American Airlines 8082 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:10 | Qatar Airways 8954 | Dublin International (DUB) Exeter (EXT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:10 | Aer Lingus 3330 | Dublin International (DUB) Exeter (EXT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:10 | British Airways 8966 | Dublin International (DUB) Exeter (EXT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:05 | Ryanair 3618 | Dublin International (DUB) Sandro Pertini (caselle) (TRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:00 | NetJets Aviation | Dublin International (DUB) Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:00 | Wideroe 373 | Dublin International (DUB) Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202511:00 | AirX | Dublin International (DUB) Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:55 | NetJets Aviation | Dublin International (DUB) Newcastle Airport (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:40 | Ryanair 6875 | Dublin International (DUB) El Prat De Llobregat (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:40 | Lufthansa 2517 | Dublin International (DUB) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:30 | British Airways 8930 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:30 | Qatar Airways 8947 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:30 | Aer Lingus 3264 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:25 | Ryanair 7030 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:20 | Aer Lingus 404 | Dublin International (DUB) Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) (ROM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:00 | Delta Air Lines 293 | Dublin International (DUB) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202509:00 | Charter Jets 501 | Dublin International (DUB) Riga International (RIX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Iberia Express 1882 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | American Airlines 8521 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Royal Air Maroc 5314 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Aer Lingus 5793 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | China Eastern Airlines 1854 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | KLM 1136 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Kenya Airways 934 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Air Baltic 6040 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Gol 5568 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Vueling 5073 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202508:55 | Delta Air Lines 9492 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
