Coping with flight disruptions can be very annoying. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s wise to be aware of these protections. They can come in handy if your flight gets messed up.
Understanding your rights can make handling travel complications a lot simpler. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can reduce your anxiety when things get disrupted.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
When you’re flying in the European Union, rest assured that there’s aid available in the case of a flight disruption. EU laws ensure airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:
- Meals and beverages
- Accommodation 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 receive:
- A refund
- A different flight option
- Compensation to make up for the trouble
Don’t forget to inquire with airline staff about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Finnair Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from Finnair can be very frustrating. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours due to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What counts is when you arrive, not when you depart. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
The amount you receive depends on the length of your journey. A brief trip won’t be compensated as highly as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed equally.
Want to know exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see what compensation you could receive:
| 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 |
Finnair Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has laws to assist you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you should know:
If your flight gets cancelled less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you might get compensation as much as €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they offer you an alternative flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.
The carrier can bypass compensation if they provide an alternative flight that meets the following conditions:
| 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 |
If you agree to take an alternative flight from the airline, you’re still eligible for compensation. The most important thing is your arrival time at your destination.
The amount you could receive is determined by a couple of points:
- How far you’re flying
- How late you arrive
Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you could still be eligible for compensation.
Refer to the following table to see more details:
| 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 |
The airline might not be required to compensate you if they can provide transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you arrive shortly after the scheduled time, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Finnair
It’s important to be aware of how to request the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will make every effort to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged 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 due to operational issues or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.
Which Finnair Flights are Covered by EU261?
The European Union’s laws for protecting air passengers have a wide-ranging scope. They cover every flight leaving an airport within an EU country and every flight landing at a European Union member state airport when an EU-based airline operates the flight.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also cover airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re traveling with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to understand these regulations – they’re there to help you if problems occur with your flight. They ensure you’re not stranded when your trip arrangements fall through.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Finnair is not always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, events occur that the airline can’t control, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an urgent situation at the airport, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Finnair isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.
When these things happen, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t seen as doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties arise.
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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202519:40 | Finnair 5159 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:00 | Finnair 5283 | Tokyo (HND) Ube (UBJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:45 | Finnair 5281 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:40 | Finnair 5231 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:35 | Finnair 5247 | Tokyo (HND) Takamatsu (TAK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:35 | Finnair 6860 | Lampang (LPT) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:30 | Finnair 5239 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5068 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5279 | Tokyo (HND) Tokushima (TKS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5088 | Shirahama (SHM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:15 | Finnair 5235 | Tokyo (HND) Izumo (IZO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5052 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:55 | Finnair 5153 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:45 | Finnair 5251 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:35 | Finnair 5145 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5078 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5215 | Tokyo (HND) Asahikawa (AKJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5087 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:25 | Finnair 5064 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:15 | Finnair 5067 | Tokyo (HND) Misawa (MSJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:15 | Finnair 5204 | Takamatsu (TAK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5301 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5306 | Oita (OIT) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:00 | Finnair 5148 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5070 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5173 | Tokyo (HND) Izumo (IZO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:50 | Finnair 5830 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:45 | Finnair 5074 | Miyazaki (KMI) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:45 | Finnair 5083 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:35 | Finnair 5198 | Izumo (IZO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:35 | Finnair 5208 | Asahikawa (AKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5143 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5090 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5061 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:25 | Finnair 5194 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:25 | Finnair 5147 | Tokyo (HND) Miyazaki (KMI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:25 | Finnair 6933 | Bangkok (BKK) Lampang (LPT) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:20 | Finnair 33 | Helsinki (HEL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:15 | Finnair 5160 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:15 | Finnair 5206 | Kochi (KCZ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:50 | Finnair 5084 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:25 | Finnair 5080 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:25 | Finnair 5302 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:15 | Finnair 5216 | Ube (UBJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:10 | Finnair 5260 | Obihiro (OBO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:08 | Finnair 4232 | Minneapolis (MSP) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:05 | Finnair 5258 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:55 | Finnair 5210 | Komatsu (KMQ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:50 | Finnair 5066 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:15 | Finnair 5076 | Miyazaki (KMI) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:10 | Finnair 5212 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:52 | Finnair 2508 | Walla Walla (ALW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:45 | Finnair 2558 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:44 | Finnair 3926 | Redmond (RDM) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:30 | Finnair 2638 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:25 | Finnair 2634 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:58 | Finnair 3978 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:45 | Finnair 2650 | Oakland (OAK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:04 | Finnair 3948 | Santa Ana (SNA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:50 | Finnair 3932 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:44 | Finnair 3958 | Edmonton (YEG) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202511:00 | Finnair 3980 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202510:33 | Finnair 3950 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:09 | Finnair 4151 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:00 | Finnair 2579 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202508:35 | Finnair 489 | Helsinki (HEL) Kuusamo (KAO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:06 | Finnair 4606 | Baltimore (BWI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:04 | Finnair 4574 | Philadelphia (PHL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:00 | Finnair 4594 | Detroit (DTW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202521:50 | Finnair 62 | Tokyo (HND) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Refunds |
07.05.202521:50 | Finnair 42 | Seoul (ICN) Helsinki (HEL) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:25 | Finnair 2627 | Seattle (SEA) Juneau (JNU) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:20 | Finnair 5448 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:15 | Finnair 3957 | Seattle (SEA) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:15 | Finnair 5065 | Tokyo (HND) Takamatsu (TAK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:12 | Finnair 3919 | Seattle (SEA) Palm Springs (PSP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:09 | Finnair 2607 | Seattle (SEA) Fresno (FAT) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:59 | Finnair 3947 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:55 | Finnair 3993 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:50 | Finnair 2521 | Seattle (SEA) Bellingham (BLI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:40 | Finnair 5159 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:20 | Finnair 416 | Kajaani (KAJ) Helsinki (HEL) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:00 | Finnair 5283 | Tokyo (HND) Ube (UBJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:30 | Finnair 5239 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:20 | Finnair 5241 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:10 | Finnair 3943 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:07 | Finnair 3951 | Seattle (SEA) Phoenix (PHX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5229 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5052 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Finnair 3931 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Finnair 2605 | Seattle (SEA) Fairbanks (FAI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Finnair 2509 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:55 | Finnair 3929 | Seattle (SEA) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:45 | Finnair 5304 | Matsuyama (MYJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:40 | Finnair 2611 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:35 | Finnair 5145 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:35 | Finnair 415 | Helsinki (HEL) Kajaani (KAJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5089 | Tokyo (HND) Kumamoto (KMJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5078 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5215 | Tokyo (HND) Asahikawa (AKJ) | delayed | Refunds |
