Flight cancellations and delays are the most common problems faced by travelers. Fortunately, the European Union has EU Regulation 261, which ensures that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 outlines the conditions when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance in the event of flight disruption.
In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about Regulation EU261 and in which situations you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers departing from or arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on flights operated by EU-based airlines have specific rights if they experience significant cancellations or delays. These rights include:
- Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper refreshments and snacks during the waiting period.
- Access to means of communication: Passengers should be offered two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: If an overnight stay is needed, the airline is obligated to provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Travelers may choose between a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: Based on the flight distance and length of delay, passengers may be eligible for financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Passengers facing flight delays at Berlin Brandenburg Airport might 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 determined by the reason for the delay and whether it follows UK and EU regulations. 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 duration 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 beyond their control.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport, according to EU Regulation 261, flyers may receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline notifies them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
Nevertheless, there are exceptions to this regulation. The airline might be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets certain 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 might still be available even though you accept an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the flight distance and the duration of the delay. You can refer to this table to figure out the amount of compensation you are entitled to:
| 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 typically don’t offer compensation for flight cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.
Which Berlin Brandenburg Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
When you’re departing from an airport in the European Union and traveling on an airline flight originating in the EU, you are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. This law guarantees 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 covered under EU Regulation 261 and which are not:
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Arrivals at Berlin Brandenburg Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Berlin Brandenburg Airport from outside the EU | Yes | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Flight disruptions often occur due to factors such as bad weather, air traffic congestion, technical problems, or staffing issues. If you experience a flight disruption at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, you may be entitled to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, take the following steps:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18.04.202517:00 | empty | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lugano (LSZA) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202519:50 | Danish Air 126 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ensheim (EDDR) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202508:50 | Danish Air 122 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ensheim (EDDR) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202506:20 | Eurowings 8996 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (ORER) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202518:05 | Wizz Air 2318 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Liszt Ferenc International (LHBP) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202513:45 | Enter Air 579 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) International Airport Chisinau (LUKK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202512:10 | Wizz Air 2316 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Liszt Ferenc International (LHBP) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202518:15 | MHS Aviation 1994 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Mannheim Airport (EDFM) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202508:20 | Fly One 612 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) International Airport Chisinau (LUKK) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202507:10 | Eurowings 1150 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OMDW) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202506:50 | Eurowings 8040 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202506:20 | Eurowings 8996 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (ORER) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202510:00 | VistaJet 763 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Majeed Bin Abdulaziz (OEAO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202515:10 | Air Cairo 2961 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Hurghada (HEGN) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202515:10 | EgyptAir 8228 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Hurghada (HEGN) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202508:20 | Fly One 612 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) International Airport Chisinau (LUKK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202508:00 | Sundair 6472 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Hurghada (HEGN) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202519:50 | Danish Air 126 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ensheim (EDDR) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202516:00 | ProAir Aviation 1028 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Dortmund (EDLW) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202515:50 | Icelandair 7441 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Kastrup (EKCH) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202515:50 | SAS 1676 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Kastrup (EKCH) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202514:40 | Luxaviation Belgium | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Kortrijk (EBKT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:40 | Air Canada 9050 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:40 | Lufthansa 189 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:30 | British Airways 7026 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) London City Airport (EGLC) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:15 | Austrian 228 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Vienna International (LOWW) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:05 | Wizz Air 5106 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Rinas Mother Teresa (LATI) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:00 | American Airlines 8968 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:00 | Jet Linx Aviation 6898 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:00 | Finnair 1434 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:00 | easyJet 5079 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) (LIRF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202513:00 | Wizz Air | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Liszt Ferenc International (LHBP) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | Ryanair 110 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Son Sant Joan Airport (LEPA) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | Azul 7199 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | Finnair 6751 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | Air Baltic 5358 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | El Al 9031 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | Azores Airlines 8332 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:55 | TAP Air Portugal 531 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:50 | Fly-Coop Air Service | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Sion (LSGS) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:25 | easyJet 5365 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (BKPR) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202512:10 | Eurowings 8230 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:55 | Eurowings 2001 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Stuttgart Echterdingen (EDDS) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | Delta Air Lines 9462 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | China Southern Airlines 7620 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | Aeromexico 6253 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | Xiamen Airlines 9332 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | China Eastern Airlines 1602 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | Saudia 6304 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:50 | KLM 1776 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:45 | SAS 2678 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Arlanda (ESSA) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:45 | NetJets Europe | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Linate (LIML) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:30 | NATO 50 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Jasionka (EPRZ) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:15 | easyJet 5057 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Marco Polo (LIPZ) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:00 | Scoot 721 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (LGAV) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202511:00 | Singapore Airlines 8563 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (LGAV) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | Air Canada 9630 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | Fly-Coop Air Service | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Dresden Airport (EDDC) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | Lufthansa 183 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | TAP Air Portugal 7509 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | Thai Airways International 7937 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202510:40 | United Airlines 8971 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202509:45 | Ryanair 234 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (LEMG) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202509:05 | SunExpress 1767 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Gaziantep (LTAJ) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202507:05 | Eurowings 8996 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (ORER) | delayed | Refunds |
27.03.202518:00 | NetJets Europe | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Friedrichshafen (EDNY) | delayed | Refunds |
24.03.202509:30 | empty | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Aarhus Airport (EKAH) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202513:25 | Ryanair 3390 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Bergamo – Orio al Serio (LIME) | delayed | Refunds |
21.03.202519:50 | Danish Air 126 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ensheim (EDDR) | delayed | Refunds |
14.03.202510:35 | Ryanair 1144 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Manchester Airport (EGCC) | delayed | Refunds |
13.03.202519:50 | Danish Air 126 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ensheim (EDDR) | delayed | Refunds |
13.03.202517:25 | Luxwing 1951 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Bolzano (LIPB) | delayed | Refunds |
10.03.202509:35 | Ryanair 2535 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) John Paul II Balice International (EPKK) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.03.202520:05 | Norwegian 1125 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Tromso/langnes (ENTC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.03.202517:25 | Luxwing 1951 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Bolzano (LIPB) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202512:55 | Hainan Airlines 490 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Beijing Capital International (ZBAA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Aeromexico 5807 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Delta Air Lines 8390 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Etihad Airways 5885 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Jet Linx Aviation 5356 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Kenya Airways 3955 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Air Mauritius 9685 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | China Eastern Airlines 1670 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Air Austral 8735 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:20 | Air France 1735 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202512:00 | Eurowings 6971 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | Aeromexico 6253 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | China Southern Airlines 7620 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | Delta Air Lines 9462 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | Xiamen Airlines 9332 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | China Eastern Airlines 1602 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | Saudia 6304 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:50 | KLM 1776 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.03.202511:45 | Eurowings 8290 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Sur Reina Sofia (GCTS) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202510:40 | El Al 2372 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ben Gurion International (LLBG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202509:55 | Delta Air Lines 8569 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202509:55 | Jet Linx Aviation 5302 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202509:55 | Korean Air 6462 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202509:55 | Air France 1435 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |
03.03.202509:55 | Etihad Airways 5883 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Charles De Gaulle (LFPG) | delayed | Refunds |