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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202506:20 | Eurowings 8996 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (ORER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:05 | Jet Linx Aviation 6822 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202520:05 | Finnair 1436 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Pegasus 984 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:50 | Pegasus 5008 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Antalya (LTAI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:45 | Air India 7708 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:45 | Helvetic Airways 971 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Aegean Airlines 3234 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ulemiste (EETN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | TAP Air Portugal 6418 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ulemiste (EETN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Air Baltic 822 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ulemiste (EETN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:05 | Finnair 1438 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202518:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8799 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Helsinki-vantaa (EFHK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202517:55 | Eurowings 8584 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Son Sant Joan Airport (LEPA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7791 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | Aegean Airlines 1593 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | Lufthansa 1947 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:45 | easyJet 5053 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Capodichino (LIRN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | easyJet 3262 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Edinburgh (EGPH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Garuda Indonesia 9757 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | China Southern Airlines 7787 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Kenya Airways 1824 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | KLM 1780 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1638 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Xiamen Airlines 9336 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Aeromexico 6561 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Korean Air 6428 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:25 | SunExpress 661 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Antalya (LTAI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:10 | Ryanair 242 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Guglielmo Marconi (LIPE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:05 | Eurowings 9047 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:00 | Eurowings 6904 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Thai Airways International 7635 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Croatia Airlines 5473 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | ANA 6052 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Air China LTD 6002 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Lufthansa 195 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Air India 8519 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Aegean Airlines 1538 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Virgin Australia 6166 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OTHH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Iberia 6413 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OTHH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Malaysia Airlines 9754 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OTHH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Qatar Airways 82 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OTHH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Bulgaria Air 1923 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) (OTHH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:25 | Aegean Airlines 3967 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Kos Island International Airport (LGKO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:25 | Eurowings 8670 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Kos Island International Airport (LGKO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:55 | Germany – Air Force 706 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Cologne/bonn (EDDK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:25 | Air Baltic 214 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Riga International (EVRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:25 | TAP Air Portugal 6408 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Riga International (EVRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:25 | Aegean Airlines 3229 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Riga International (EVRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:55 | SWISS 967 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:50 | Air Cairo 2961 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Hurghada (HEGN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:50 | EgyptAir 8228 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Hurghada (HEGN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Alitalia 4697 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Lufthansa 191 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | United Airlines 9215 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Air Canada 9537 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Aegean Airlines 1583 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Croatia Airlines 5469 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | Xiamen Airlines 9334 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | KLM 1778 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | Air Europa 3751 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | Aeromexico 6637 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | Delta Air Lines 9463 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | China Southern Airlines 7655 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:10 | Norwegian 1105 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Gardermoen (ENGM) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:40 | Ryanair 253 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Faro (LPFR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:40 | Blue Bird Airways 111 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Larnaca (LCLK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:40 | Blue Bird Airways 271 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Ben Gurion International (LLBG) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202513:35 | SAS 2678 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Arlanda (ESSA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:35 | El Al 9747 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Arlanda (ESSA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:30 | Austrian 228 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Vienna International (LOWW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:15 | Pegasus 980 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:15 | empty | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Belp (LSZB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | Azul 7199 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | Azores Airlines 8332 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | El Al 9031 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | Finnair 6751 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | TAP Air Portugal 531 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Lisbon Portela (LPPT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | Air Baltic 5684 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Belgrade Nikola Tesla (LYBE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | GetJet Airlines 355 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Belgrade Nikola Tesla (LYBE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | Bulgaria Air 1882 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Belgrade Nikola Tesla (LYBE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:25 | Eurowings 9041 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:15 | easyJet 5185 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Euroairport France (LFSB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:45 | Lufthansa 203 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:30 | SWISS 979 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:50 | Air China LTD 6110 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:50 | Eurowings 9 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Cologne/bonn (EDDK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:50 | Lufthansa 1953 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:45 | SWISS 983 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:45 | Austrian 236 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Vienna International (LOWW) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Pegasus 984 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:30 | easyJet 5287 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Schiphol (EHAM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:15 | Wizz Air 4010 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Belgrade Nikola Tesla (LYBE) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:10 | easyJet 5189 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 390 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Frederic Chopin (EPWA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:55 | Eurowings 2005 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Stuttgart Echterdingen (EDDS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:50 | Lufthansa 1949 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7611 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:50 | Croatia Airlines 5433 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Franz Josef Strauss (EDDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:45 | Brussels Airlines 2588 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Brussels Airport (EBBR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:45 | Helvetic Airways 971 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) Zurich (LSZH) | delayed | Refunds |
