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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23.06.202511:40 | Air Baltic 2582 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airport (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202511:30 | UR Airlines 446 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Erbil International (irbil Northwest) (EBL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
22.06.202512:10 | Wizz Air 2316 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.06.202516:35 | easyJet 1188 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Euroairport France (EAP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202519:45 | SWISS 983 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Zurich (ZRH) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:55 | Condor 2500 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:50 | Lufthansa 4067 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:50 | Lufthansa City 1945 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:45 | Aegean Airlines 1538 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:45 | Lufthansa 195 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:45 | Air China LTD 6002 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:20 | Aegean Airlines 3967 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:20 | Eurowings 8670 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Kos Island International Airport (KGS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:15 | Ryanair 257 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Alicante El Altet (ALC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Alitalia 4701 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Croatia Airlines 5364 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Aegean Airlines 1587 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7793 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Air Canada 9157 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Lufthansa 1943 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:50 | Air China LTD 6112 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:45 | Germany – Air Force 636 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Cologne/bonn (CGN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:35 | TAP Air Portugal 6418 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ulemiste (TLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:35 | Air Baltic 822 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ulemiste (TLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:35 | Aegean Airlines 3234 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ulemiste (TLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:10 | Ryanair 132 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) El Prat De Llobregat (BCN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:55 | SWISS 967 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:50 | Air Cairo 2961 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Hurghada (HRG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:50 | EgyptAir 8228 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Hurghada (HRG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:45 | Aeroways 311 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | China Southern Airlines 7655 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | Ryanair 146 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Stansted (LON) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | KLM 1778 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | Delta Air Lines 9463 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | Aeromexico 6637 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | Air Europa 3751 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:30 | Xiamen Airlines 9334 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:25 | Eurowings 8044 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:05 | Israir Airlines 254 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:00 | empty | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:45 | Air Transat 419 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Lester B. Pearson International (YTO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:25 | Eurowings 8988 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Split (SPU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:00 | VistaJet 678 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Baccarini (GRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:00 | VistaJet 767 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:45 | Spree Flug | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Vilnius (VNO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:40 | Ryanair 1148 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Sofia (SOF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Aeromexico 5807 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Air France 1735 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Air Mauritius 9685 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Jet Linx Aviation 5356 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Delta Air Lines 8390 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Air Austral 8735 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:15 | Kenya Airways 3955 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:00 | Ryanair 8 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Milano Malpensa (MIL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:00 | Ryanair 4335 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:00 | Luminair | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:50 | Ryanair 3388 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:30 | Aegean Airlines 821 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:15 | Eurowings 8540 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ibiza (IBZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:15 | Ryanair 9956 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Galileo Galilei (PSA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:05 | easyJet 5009 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Souda (CHQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:55 | Eurowings 8582 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Saudia 6310 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Lufthansa 1935 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Aeromexico 6603 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Air China LTD 6116 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | China Eastern Airlines 1604 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Delta Air Lines 9695 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Air Canada 9135 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Thai Airways International 7845 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7729 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Xiamen Airlines 9776 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | United Airlines 9208 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | KLM 1774 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:30 | easyJet 7336 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:30 | JetBlue Airways 6875 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Dublin International (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:30 | Aer Lingus 333 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Dublin International (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:25 | SunExpress 3161 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:10 | Ryanair 1144 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Manchester Airport (MAN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:00 | empty | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Etihad Airways 7216 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airport (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Hainan Airlines 8552 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airport (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Brussels Airlines 2580 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airport (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | United Airlines 9990 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airport (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:05 | El Al 2374 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Ben Gurion International (TLV) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:40 | Air Baltic 5481 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:40 | Aegean Airlines 823 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8794 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | Finnair 1436 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | Jet Linx Aviation 6822 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:55 | Qatar Airways 6222 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Heathrow (LON) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:55 | British Airways 995 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Heathrow (LON) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:50 | Ryanair 253 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | Air Baltic 214 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Riga International (RIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | TAP Air Portugal 6408 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Riga International (RIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:35 | Germany – Air Force 649 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Cologne/bonn (CGN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Ryanair 206 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Ryanair 206 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:15 | easyJet 5187 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:10 | easyJet 5287 | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Schiphol (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
