Air France Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Yurii Moskalenko
18.06.2025
Updated 16.07.2025

Coping with flight problems can be really frustrating. However, the bright side is that the European Union has regulations to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s smart to understand these regulations. They can be useful if your flight gets messed up.

Knowing what you’re entitled to can make dealing with travel complications less stressful. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can reduce your anxiety when things go wrong.

Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004

EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws guarantee airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.

When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:

  • Meals and beverages
  • A hotel room if you’re stranded overnight
  • Transportation to and from the hotel
  • Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes

If you’re delayed for a long time or your flight is cancelled, you might also be entitled to:

  • A refund
  • An alternative flight
  • Compensation to make up for the inconvenience

Don’t forget to inquire with airline staff about these things if your plans change. They must tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.

Air France Flight Delay Compensation

Delays with flights from Air France can be really annoying. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.

Regulations in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could get up to €600 per person. What counts is when you reach your destination, not when you depart. So monitor your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.

How much you get depends on the length of your journey. A short flight won’t get you as much money as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.

Want to know exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see how much money you might get:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Air France Flight Cancellation Compensation

The European Union has laws to protect you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s what you should know:

If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of you’re supposed to leave, you might get compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they offer you an alternative flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.

The carrier can bypass compensation if they offer you a new flight that meets the following conditions:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

If you accept another flight from the airline, you can still get compensation. What matters most is your arrival time at your destination.

How much money you might get depends on two factors:

  1. How far you’re flying
  2. The delay in your arrival

Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you might still get some compensation.

Check out the following table to understand better:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

The airline may not need to compensate you if they can provide a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you’re just a little late, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.

How to Claim Compensation from Air France

It’s important to know the process of claiming the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:

  • Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
  • Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.

Remember that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational issues or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.

Which Air France Flights are Covered by EU261?

The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are far-reaching. They cover any flight taking off from an airport in an EU member state and to all flights arriving at a European Union member state airport when an EU-based airline operates the flight.

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing EU airports✅ Covered
Flights arriving at EU airports✅ Covered

These regulations also include airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re traveling with any airline within, to, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to understand these regulations – they’re there to assist you if issues arise with your flight. They ensure you’re not abandoned when your trip arrangements go awry.

When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation

Air France isn’t necessarily at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, situations arise that the airline has no control over, like extreme weather or unforeseen issues.

For instance, if there’s a sudden storm, an airport emergency, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Air France cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.

When these events take place, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties occur.

Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations

Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.

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Date Flight number Route Status Compensation

17.07.202522:20

Air France

6627

Bucharest (OTP)

Timisoara (TSR)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202520:55

Air France

8015

Nagoya (NGO)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202520:30

Air France

8026

Komatsu (KMQ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202520:30

Air France

5482

Hiroshima (HIJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202520:10

Air France

3377

Kumamoto (KMJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202520:00

Air France

5480

Fukuoka (FUK)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202519:10

Air France

8023

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202519:00

Air France

3383

Kagoshima (KOJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202518:55

Air France

8197

Matsuyama (MYJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202518:55

Air France

8197

Matsuyama (MYJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202518:45

Air France

8019

Okinawa (OKA)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202518:35

Air France

8025

Miyazaki (KMI)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202518:35

Air France

8025

Miyazaki (KMI)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202517:05

Air France

1834

Paris (CDG)

Berlin (BER)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202517:00

Air France

8255

Amsterdam (AMS)

Krakow (KRK)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202517:00

Air France

718

Paris (CDG)

(DSS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202516:55

Air France

8018

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202516:35

Air France

4623

Tallinn (TLL)

Helsinki (HEL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202516:20

Air France

8414

Taipei (TPE)

Manila (MNL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202516:15

Air France

1235

Berlin (BER)

Paris (CDG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202516:10

Air France

8027

Nagasaki (NGS)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202515:40

Air France

3123

Amsterdam (AMS)

Riyadh (RUH)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202515:35

Air France

3835

Aalborg (AAL)

Copenhagen (CPH)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202515:30

Air France

3320

Hanoi (HAN)

Phnom Penh (SAI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:55

Air France

4623

Tallinn (TLL)

Helsinki (HEL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:50

Air France

5230

Shanghai (PVG)

Xining (XNN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:35

Air France

4953

Turku (TKU)

Stockholm (ARN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:15

Air France

4633

Rovaniemi (RVN)

Helsinki (HEL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:10

Air France

7073

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Paris (CDG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202514:05

Air France

4567

Copenhagen (CPH)

Aalborg (AAL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202513:40

Air France

1234

Paris (CDG)

Berlin (BER)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202513:00

Air France

6108

Paris (ORY)

Toulouse (TLS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202512:35

Air France

6175

Paris (CDG)

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202512:35

Air France

4160

Seoul (ICN)

Taipei (TPE)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202512:30

Air France

7050

Plaisance (MRU)

Rodrigues Island (RRG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202512:05

Air France

5481

Tokyo (HND)

Hiroshima (HIJ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:45

Air France

3387

Tokyo (HND)

Miyazaki (KMI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:40

Air France

7046

Plaisance (MRU)

Rodrigues Island (RRG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:30

Air France

5486

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (ITM)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:15

Air France

9859

Trieste (TRS)

Rome (FCO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:15

Air France

4595

Copenhagen (CPH)

Oslo (TRF)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:15

Air France

4570

Copenhagen (CPH)

Oslo (TRF)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:10

Air France

7068

Paris (CDG)

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:05

Air France

9687

Sydney (SYD)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:05

Air France

9687

Sydney (SYD)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202511:00

Air France

6174

Nice (NCE)

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:45

Air France

7403

Toulouse (TLS)

Paris (CDG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:45

Air France

4420

Riyadh (RUH)

Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:30

Air France

3958

Johannesburg (JNB)

Bulawayo (BUQ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:30

Air France

934

Paris (CDG)

Antananarivo (TNR)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:25

Air France

5288

Yinchuan (INC)

Shanghai (PVG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:20

Air France

8020

Tokyo (HND)

Okayama (OKJ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:20

Air France

7972

Paris (CDG)

Tallinn (TLL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:05

Air France

4226

Kuusamo (KAO)

Helsinki (HEL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:05

Air France

7952

St Denis de la Reunion (RUN)

Plaisance (MRU)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202510:00

Air France

6106

Paris (ORY)

Toulouse (TLS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:45

Air France

7414

Paris (CDG)

Toulouse (TLS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:30

Air France

966

Paris (CDG)

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:25

Air France

8343

Amsterdam (AMS)

Trondheim (TRD)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:25

Air France

8016

Tokyo (HND)

Matsuyama (MYJ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:15

Air France

5493

Tokyo (HND)

Komatsu (KMQ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:10

Air France

3251

Dzaoudzi (DZA)

St Denis de la Reunion (RUN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202509:00

Air France

6456

New Delhi (DEL)

Hyderabad (HYD)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:35

Air France

7946

Plaisance (MRU)

St Denis de la Reunion (RUN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:35

Air France

7402

Paris (CDG)

Toulouse (TLS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:20

Air France

8019

Tokyo (HND)

Okayama (OKJ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:20

Air France

9256

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Porto (OPO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:20

Air France

9256

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Porto (OPO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:07

Air France

3073

Anchorage (ANC)

Seattle (SEA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202508:00

Air France

3378

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202507:35

Air France

5490

Kumamoto (KMJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202507:35

Air France

5484

Hiroshima (HIJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202507:35

Air France

5497

Kagoshima (KOJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202507:20

Air France

1084

Paris (CDG)

Tunis (TUN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202507:15

Air France

8018

Okinawa (OKA)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202506:50

Air France

2187

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202506:30

Air France

2401

Eugene (EUG)

Seattle (SEA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

17.07.202502:15

Air France

9601

Singapore (SIN)

Manila (MNL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202521:15

Air France

8357

Amsterdam (AMS)

Teesside (MME)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202521:00

Air France

1134

Paris (CDG)

Berlin (BER)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:30

Air France

5366

Seoul (ICN)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:30

Air France

5482

Hiroshima (HIJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:27

Air France

2430

Detroit (DTW)

Tampa (TPA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:15

Air France

2296

Boston (BOS)

Tampa (TPA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:15

Air France

8414

Amsterdam (AMS)

Taipei (TPE)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:10

Air France

3377

Kumamoto (KMJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:05

Air France

3379

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202520:00

Air France

8022

Tokyo (ITM)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202519:25

Air France

7051

Rodrigues Island (RRG)

Plaisance (MRU)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202519:15

Air France

3384

Okayama (OKJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202519:10

Air France

8023

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202518:55

Air France

8197

Matsuyama (MYJ)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202518:50

Air France

2707

Boston (BOS)

Seattle (SEA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202518:35

Air France

8025

Miyazaki (KMI)

Tokyo (HND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202518:20

Air France

4722

Marseille (MRS)

Calvi (CLY)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202517:55

Air France

2368

Seattle (SEA)

Chicago (ORD)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202517:40

Air France

1534

Paris (CDG)

Berlin (BER)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202517:40

Air France

5979

Detroit (DTW)

Milwaukee (MKE)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202517:20

Air France

9850

Rome (FCO)

Trieste (TRS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

16.07.202517:20

Air France

9783

Rome (FCO)

Turin (TRN)

Delayed

Claim Refund
Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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