Flight delays and cancellations are the most common problems encountered by travelers. Fortunately, the European Union has EU Regulation 261/2004, which guarantees that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 specifies the conditions when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance during flight disruption.
In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about EU 261 regulation and under what circumstances you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, travelers departing from or arriving at Athens International 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 offered two free phone calls, emails, or faxes;
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: If an overnight stay is required, the airline is required to offer assistance, including hotel stays and transport to and from the hotel;
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Travelers may select either a full refund of their ticket, including any extra costs, or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination;
- Compensation: If the delay was not caused by extraordinary circumstances and was within the airline’s control, travelers could qualify for financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600, depending on the flight distance and length of the delay.
Athens International Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Passengers encountering flight delays at Athens International Airport could 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 cause of the delay and whether it follows 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 flight delays due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control.
Athens International Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of a cancelled flight causing inconvenience at the Athens International Airport, under EU 261, travelers may receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline informs them less than 14 days before departure.
However, there are exceptions to this law. The airline could 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 may still be available even when you accept an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is calculated by the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. You can refer to the table below 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 typically don’t offer compensation for flight cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances outside their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.
Which Athens International Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
If you are departing from an airport within the European Union and flying on a flight originating in the EU operated by an airline, you are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004, which defines your air passenger rights. This regulation applies to both domestic and international flights and guarantees that you have certain rights in case of delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, and other similar situations. Here’s a more detailed table of which situations are protected by EU Regulation 261:
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Athens International Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Arrivals at Athens International Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Athens International Airport from outside the EU | Yes | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Athens International Airport
Flight delays and cancellations often occur due to factors such as bad weather, air traffic congestion, technical problems, or crew shortages. If you experience a flight disruption at Athens International Airport, you may be entitled to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, proceed with these steps:
- Fill in this 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 handle the rest. We understand the EU laws well and will strive to get you your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
It is important to note that the compensation claim process requires documents such as booking confirmation and boarding pass.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled? Find your flight in the table below and use our claims checker to see if you are eligible for compensation.
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| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.11.202522:30 | El Al 544 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202520:50 | Electra Airways 214 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:30 | Enter Air | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Valladolid (VLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:10 | Olympic Air 246 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Samos (SMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:30 | Flylili | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Tivat (TIV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:10 | Emirates 4952 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:10 | Aegean Airlines 958 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:50 | Aegean Airlines 820 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:30 | Aegean Airlines 756 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Gardermoen (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:30 | SAS 8421 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Gardermoen (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:20 | SWISS 4335 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:20 | Aegean Airlines 854 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202521:05 | Wizz Air 5410 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Luton Airport (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202519:10 | TAROM 274 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Henri Coanda International (BUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:25 | Olympic Air 266 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Limnos (LXS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:25 | Olympic Air 166 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ioannina (IOA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:25 | Emirates 4928 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Limnos (LXS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202517:40 | SWISS 1839 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Virgin Australia 6034 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Malaysia Airlines 9280 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | SriLankan Airlines 3030 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | RwandAir 1459 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Bulgaria Air 1907 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Cathay Pacific 9230 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Qatar Airways 204 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:00 | Electra Airways 212 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:00 | Olympic Air 222 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202510:30 | Sky Express 920 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202509:20 | Aegean Airlines 924 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202508:50 | Aegean Airlines 820 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202508:25 | Aegean Airlines 960 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Henri Coanda International (BUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202500:55 | Aegean Airlines 966 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (EBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202522:00 | Saudia 6383 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) King Khaled International (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202522:00 | Aegean Airlines 952 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) King Khaled International (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202518:25 | Olympic Air 166 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ioannina (IOA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202511:00 | Aegean Airlines 222 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202508:30 | SAS 8421 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Gardermoen (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202508:30 | Aegean Airlines 756 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Gardermoen (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202508:25 | Aegean Airlines 960 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Henri Coanda International (BUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202523:35 | Aegean Airlines 328 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202520:35 | Compass Air Cargo 4193 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202520:15 | Sky Express 216 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202518:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7955 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202518:50 | Aegean Airlines 1655 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202518:50 | Lufthansa 1755 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:45 | Etihad Airways 6796 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zakinthos International Airport (ZTH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:45 | Sky Express 420 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zakinthos International Airport (ZTH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:25 | Sky Express 260 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kefalonia Istland International Airport (EFL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:25 | Etihad Airways 6666 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kefalonia Istland International Airport (EFL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:00 | Sky Express 872 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Hamburg Airport (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:10 | Olympic Air 246 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Samos (SMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:00 | Aegean Airlines 316 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:00 | Saudia 6610 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202514:45 | Etihad Airways 6731 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202514:45 | Sky Express 222 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202513:35 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202513:35 | Olympic Air 44 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202512:30 | Transavia 3521 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Orly (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202511:45 | Sky Express 874 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202511:00 | Aegean Airlines 222 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202510:50 | Ryanair 6028 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Malta International (MLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202509:20 | Sky Express 20 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Syros Island (JSY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202509:20 | Etihad Airways 6707 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Syros Island (JSY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202508:50 | Aegean Airlines 820 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202508:30 | SWISS 4321 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202508:30 | Aegean Airlines 850 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202507:20 | Olympic Air 250 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Mytilene International Airport (MJT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202522:25 | Aegean Airlines 952 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) King Khaled International (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202522:25 | Saudia 6383 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) King Khaled International (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202520:20 | easyJet 1472 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202520:15 | Sky Express 224 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202519:10 | Air Baltic 3529 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Orly (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202517:40 | SWISS 1839 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:30 | Aegean Airlines 852 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:30 | SWISS 4323 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:30 | Air Baltic 5436 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:10 | Emirates 4976 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:10 | Aegean Airlines 926 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:10 | Air Serbia 7620 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:00 | Olympic Air 224 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202515:55 | Wizz Air 5204 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Rinas Mother Teresa (TIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202515:25 | Flylili 9152 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202515:00 | Etihad Airways 6796 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zakinthos International Airport (ZTH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202515:00 | Sky Express 420 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zakinthos International Airport (ZTH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202514:00 | Blue Bird Airways 701 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202513:50 | Jet2 1214 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202500:55 | Aegean Airlines 966 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (EBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202520:45 | Ryanair 7596 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202517:40 | Aegean Airlines 1986 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:55 | SWISS 1823 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:55 | United Airlines 9797 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8201 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:55 | Aegean Airlines 1992 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202510:45 | Aegean Airlines 724 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202510:45 | Volotea 5110 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202510:00 | Air Mediterranean 352 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) International Airport Chisinau (KIV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202501:00 | Electra Airways 902 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202523:35 | Aegean Airlines 328 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202523:00 | Sky Express 218 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202520:15 | Sky Express 216 | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
