Handling flight disruptions can be very annoying. However, the positive thing is that the European Union has regulations to assist travelers when things go wrong. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s smart to be aware of these protections. They can come in handy if your flight is disrupted.
Understanding your rights can make dealing with travel problems much easier. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can make you more relaxed when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
When you’re flying in the European Union, rest assured that there’s assistance available in the case of a flight disruption. EU laws guarantee airlines look after 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 stuck overnight
- Transportation to and from the hotel
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes
If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also receive:
- A refund
- An alternative flight
- Compensation to make up for the trouble
Remember to ask airline workers about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Wizz Air Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from Wizz Air can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: if you’re stranded for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are on your side. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What matters is when you reach your destination, not when you leave. So pay attention to your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
How much you get depends on your flight distance. A short flight won’t be compensated as highly as a long one, even if they’re both delayed the same amount of time.
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 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 |
Wizz Air Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to help you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you need to know:
If your flight is cancelled within two weeks of your planned travel date, you could be eligible for compensation of up to €600. But keep in mind – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they rebook you on a different flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.
The airline can avoid paying you 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 choose to board another flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. What matters most is when you reach your final destination.
The amount you could receive is determined by two factors:
- How far you’re flying
- The delay in your arrival
Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you might still get some compensation.
Look at the following table to understand better:
| 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 may not need to compensate you if they can provide a transfer 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 Wizz Air
It’s important to understand how to claim the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will do our best to get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Keep in mind that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational reasons or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.
Which Wizz Air Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are far-reaching. They apply to all flights departing from an airport in an EU member state and any flight coming into an airport in an EU member state provided the airline is based in the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These laws also apply to airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re flying with any airline within, to, or from Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s important to know about these regulations – they’re there to support you if something goes wrong with your flight. They ensure you’re not left on your own when your travel plans don’t work out.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Wizz Air isn’t necessarily responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. At times, situations arise that the airline can’t control, like really bad weather or unforeseen issues.
For instance, if there’s an abrupt major weather event, an emergency at the airport, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Wizz Air is not liable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.
When these things happen, you are unlikely to get any compensation. The airline isn’t viewed as 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.05.202521:15 | Wizz Air 2358 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202520:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202520:00 | Wizz Air 6155 | Rome (FCO) Bacau (BCM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202519:50 | Wizz Air 2214 | Hurghada (HRG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202516:25 | Wizz Air 2065 | Lushan (LUZ) London (LTN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202514:45 | Wizz Air 2269 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202514:30 | Wizz Air 4010 | Berlin (BER) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202514:20 | Wizz Air 3640 | Zurich (BSL) Iasi (IAS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202513:25 | Wizz Air 4324 | Zurich (BSL) Sofia (SOF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202512:15 | Wizz Air 2066 | London (LTN) Lushan (LUZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202511:45 | Wizz Air 2360 | Napoli (NAP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202511:05 | Wizz Air 2098 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202509:00 | Wizz Air 2048 | Barcelona (BCN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202508:30 | Wizz Air 2202 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202507:30 | Wizz Air 5042 | Bari (BRI) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:50 | Wizz Air 5035 | Tirana (TIA) Rome (TSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:50 | Wizz Air 3187 | Bucharest (OTP) Alicante (ALC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:45 | Wizz Air 3051 | Bucharest (OTP) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:45 | Wizz Air 3173 | Bucharest (OTP) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:00 | Wizz Air 3089 | Bucharest (OTP) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202506:00 | Wizz Air 3175 | Bucharest (OTP) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202520:55 | Wizz Air 2404 | Stockholm (ARN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202517:45 | Wizz Air 2052 | Larnaca (LCA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202515:40 | Wizz Air 2204 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202514:55 | Wizz Air 3168 | Bari (BRI) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202514:50 | Wizz Air 4732 | Zurich (BSL) Skopje (SKP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202513:30 | Wizz Air 3167 | Bucharest (OTP) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202513:25 | Wizz Air 4361 | Sofia (SOF) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202512:30 | Wizz Air 4293 | Tuzla (TZL) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202510:40 | Wizz Air 2326 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202510:35 | Wizz Air 2442 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202510:15 | Wizz Air 4294 | Zurich (BSL) Tuzla (TZL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202509:50 | Wizz Air 2368 | Paris (ORY) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202508:30 | Wizz Air 2202 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202508:25 | Wizz Air 2002 | London (LTN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202508:25 | Wizz Air 2072 | Nice (NCE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202507:25 | Wizz Air 4731 | Skopje (SKP) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202506:45 | Wizz Air 2441 | Budapest (BUD) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202519:20 | Wizz Air 2494 | Canary (TFS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202518:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202517:10 | Wizz Air 2270 | Zurich (BSL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202517:00 | Wizz Air 2274 | Eindhoven (EIN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202516:30 | Wizz Air 2284 | Brussels (CRL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202515:50 | Wizz Air 1339 | Warsaw (WAW) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202515:45 | Wizz Air 5126 | Dortmund (DTM) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202515:30 | Wizz Air 4092 | Dortmund (DTM) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202515:10 | Wizz Air | Katowice (KTW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202514:55 | Wizz Air 1364 | Zurich (BSL) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202514:45 | Wizz Air 2269 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202514:20 | Wizz Air 2292 | Dortmund (DTM) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202513:55 | Wizz Air 2290 | Stuttgart (STR) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202513:50 | Wizz Air 2295 | Budapest (BUD) Memmingen (FMM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202513:50 | Wizz Air 2493 | Budapest (BUD) Canary (TFS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202512:40 | Wizz Air 4977 | Ohrid (OHD) Dortmund (DTM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202512:35 | Wizz Air 2485 | Budapest (BUD) Tirgu Mures (TGM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202512:10 | Wizz Air 2265 | Budapest (BUD) Las Palmas (LPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202511:10 | Wizz Air 2098 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202509:10 | Wizz Air 2272 | Eindhoven (EIN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202508:25 | Wizz Air 2002 | London (LTN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202506:45 | Wizz Air 2375 | Budapest (BUD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202521:15 | Wizz Air 2358 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202518:35 | Wizz Air 1364 | Zurich (BSL) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202515:55 | Wizz Air 2292 | Dortmund (DTM) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202515:30 | Wizz Air 4732 | Zurich (BSL) Skopje (SKP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202515:00 | Wizz Air 2218 | Birmingham (BHX) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202514:45 | Wizz Air 2269 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202511:15 | Wizz Air 2222 | London (LGW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202506:50 | Wizz Air 2375 | Budapest (BUD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.05.202503:30 | Wizz Air | Budapest (BUD) Kutaisi (KUT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202522:00 | Wizz Air 5043 | Tirana (TIA) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202521:30 | Wizz Air 2498 | Dubai (DXB) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202521:00 | Wizz Air 3090 | Zurich (BSL) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202520:30 | Wizz Air 2386 | Manises (VLC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202520:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202520:00 | Wizz Air 2378 | Barcelona (BCN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202520:00 | Wizz Air 2495 | Budapest (BUD) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202519:50 | Wizz Air 3604 | London (LTN) Suceava (SCV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202519:30 | Wizz Air 3292 | Budapest (BUD) Bucharest (BBU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202519:25 | Wizz Air 2206 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202519:15 | Wizz Air 2226 | London (LGW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202517:15 | Wizz Air 2264 | Nice (NCE) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202515:40 | Wizz Air 2204 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202514:20 | Wizz Air 4362 | Bari (BRI) Sofia (SOF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202513:25 | Wizz Air 4361 | Sofia (SOF) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202513:15 | Wizz Air | Budapest (BUD) Tuzla (TZL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202513:00 | Wizz Air 2073 | Krakow (KRK) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202512:25 | Wizz Air 2067 | Krakow (KRK) Rome (MXP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202512:15 | Wizz Air 2066 | London (LTN) Lushan (LUZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202511:45 | Wizz Air 3650 | London (LTN) Satu Mare (SUJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202511:10 | Wizz Air 4105 | Belgrade (BEG) Memmingen (FMM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202510:15 | Wizz Air 2442 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202507:55 | Wizz Air 5124 | Zurich (BSL) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202507:35 | Wizz Air 5042 | Bari (BRI) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202506:00 | Wizz Air 5041 | Tirana (TIA) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202505:30 | Wizz Air 2071 | Krakow (KRK) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202521:15 | Wizz Air 2358 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202516:15 | Wizz Air 3090 | Zurich (BSL) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202515:25 | Wizz Air 2076 | Eindhoven (EIN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202514:45 | Wizz Air 3372 | Zurich (BSL) Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202512:56 | Wizz Air | Osijek (OSI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
