Cancelled and delayed flights are the most common problems encountered by travelers. Luckily, the European Union has EU 261 regulation, which guarantees that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The EU Regulation 261/2004 specifies the situations when passengers are eligible for compensation and assistance in cases of flight disruption.
In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about European Union Regulation 261 and in which situations you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
According to EU Regulation 261/2004, travelers departing from or arriving at Dublin 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 provided two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: When an overnight stay is required, the airline is obligated to provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Travelers have the option to choose between a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: According to the flight distance and length of delay, passengers might be entitled to financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600.
Dublin Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Flyers encountering flight delays at Dublin Airport may 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 decided by the cause of the delay and whether it complies with 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 delays resulting from extraordinary circumstances outside their control.
Dublin Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In case of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Dublin Airport, under EU 261/2004, travelers can receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline notifies them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
Nonetheless, there are exceptions to this law. The airline may 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 could still be available even when you agree to an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. You can check the following table 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 usually don’t provide compensation for cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances outside their control, such as extreme weather conditions or air traffic control strikes.
Which Dublin Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
If you are departing from an airport within the European Union and traveling on an airline flight originating in the EU, you are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. This regulation ensures 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 protected by EU Regulation 261 and which are not:
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Dublin Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Arrivals at Dublin Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Dublin Airport from outside the EU | Yes | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Dublin Airport
Flight disruptions often occur due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, mechanical problems, or crew shortages. If you encounter a flight disruption at Dublin Airport, you may be entitled to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, follow these steps:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
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| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02.07.202507:15 | Aer Lingus 762 | Dublin International (DUB) Sur Reina Sofia (TCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:40 | Aer Lingus 3280 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:40 | British Airways 8936 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:10 | Ryanair 4844 | Dublin International (DUB) Bergamo – Orio al Serio (MIL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:30 | Ryanair 10 | Dublin International (DUB) Barajas (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:15 | SAS 2538 | Dublin International (DUB) Kastrup (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:10 | British Airways 557 | Dublin International (DUB) London City Airport (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:40 | Ryanair 211 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:30 | Ryanair 506 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:20 | Ryanair 4224 | Dublin International (DUB) M. R. Štefánika (BTS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:10 | Ryanair 1042 | Dublin International (DUB) Blagnac (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:45 | American Airlines 8078 | Dublin International (DUB) Lisbon Portela (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:45 | Aer Lingus 486 | Dublin International (DUB) Lisbon Portela (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:25 | Ryanair 9491 | Dublin International (DUB) Reus (REU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:05 | Ryanair 7032 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:00 | Finnair 1386 | Dublin International (DUB) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:00 | Jet Linx Aviation 9304 | Dublin International (DUB) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:55 | Aer Lingus 574 | Dublin International (DUB) Alicante El Altet (ALC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:50 | British Airways 8878 | Dublin International (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:50 | Ryanair 112 | Dublin International (DUB) Gatwick (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:50 | Aer Lingus 3556 | Dublin International (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:40 | Luminair | Dublin International (DUB) Hamburg Airport (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:40 | Transavia 7909 | Dublin International (DUB) Orly (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:30 | VistaJet | Dublin International (DUB) Cork (ORK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:25 | Aer Lingus 444 | Dublin International (DUB) Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:15 | Aer Lingus 3286 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:15 | Qatar Airways 9659 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:15 | British Airways 8942 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:50 | Aer Lingus 3272 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:50 | British Airways 2112 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:45 | Ryanair Sun 2971 | Dublin International (DUB) Kaunas (KUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 376 | Dublin International (DUB) Bourgas (BOJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 736 | Dublin International (DUB) Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:25 | Ryanair 4138 | Dublin International (DUB) Bourgas (BOJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:15 | Ryanair 16 | Dublin International (DUB) Newcastle Airport (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:00 | Ryanair 9370 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:00 | KlasJet 4333 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:00 | American Airlines 8020 | Dublin International (DUB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202516:00 | Aer Lingus 586 | Dublin International (DUB) Pablo Ruiz Picasso (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Air Serbia 7804 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | China Eastern Airlines 1751 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Air France 1817 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Aeromexico 5728 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Ryanair 6187 | Dublin International (DUB) Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Gol 5198 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:55 | Air Austral 8817 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:40 | Ryanair 5555 | Dublin International (DUB) Sur Reina Sofia (TCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:40 | NetJets Aviation | Dublin International (DUB) Tees Valley (MME) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | British Airways 837 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | Jet Linx Aviation 7166 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | LATAM Airlines 5532 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | Qatar Airways 5950 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | Aer Lingus 8337 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | Ryanair 328 | Dublin International (DUB) Henri Coanda International (BUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | Kenya Airways 4015 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:25 | American Airlines 6771 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:15 | Lauda Europe 2192 | Dublin International (DUB) Franjo Tudman International Airport (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:00 | Ryanair 504 | Dublin International (DUB) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:55 | Aer Lingus 412 | Dublin International (DUB) Valerio Catullo (VRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:50 | Aer Lingus 778 | Dublin International (DUB) Lanzarote (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:50 | Ryanair 3006 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:45 | Ryanair 30 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:45 | Ryanair 554 | Dublin International (DUB) Manchester Airport (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:25 | Aer Lingus 3320 | Dublin International (DUB) Manchester Airport (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:25 | British Airways 2110 | Dublin International (DUB) Manchester Airport (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:20 | Aer Lingus 748 | Dublin International (DUB) Bilbao (BIO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:15 | Pegasus 1158 | Dublin International (DUB) Sabiha Gokcen (IST) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:15 | Ryanair 5151 | Dublin International (DUB) Glasgow International (GLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:10 | Aer Lingus 464 | Dublin International (DUB) Malta International (MLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202513:00 | Ryanair 664 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202512:45 | Eurowings 9395 | Dublin International (DUB) Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:40 | JetBlue Airways 842 | Dublin International (DUB) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:25 | Ryanair 660 | Dublin International (DUB) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:00 | Air France 3545 | Dublin International (DUB) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTT) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:00 | KLM 6194 | Dublin International (DUB) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTT) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:00 | Delta Air Lines 293 | Dublin International (DUB) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTT) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202509:45 | Jet Linx Aviation 6880 | Dublin International (DUB) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202509:45 | Finnair 1382 | Dublin International (DUB) Helsinki-vantaa (HEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202508:55 | Ryanair 3880 | Dublin International (DUB) Dubrovnik (DBV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202522:00 | ASL Airlines Ireland 4394 | Dublin International (DUB) Charles De Gaulle (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202521:30 | Ryanair 7062 | Dublin International (DUB) Alicante El Altet (ALC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202521:19 | UPS Airlines 249 | Dublin International (DUB) Cologne/bonn (CGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202520:35 | Malta Air 7132 | Dublin International (DUB) Faro (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202520:25 | Ryanair 1860 | Dublin International (DUB) Beauvais-Tille (PAR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202520:15 | Ryanair 4224 | Dublin International (DUB) M. R. Štefánika (BTS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202520:10 | British Airways 557 | Dublin International (DUB) London City Airport (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:55 | Ryanair 255 | Dublin International (DUB) Stansted (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:50 | SWISS 411 | Dublin International (DUB) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:40 | Ryanair 7036 | Dublin International (DUB) Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:30 | Ryanair 3995 | Dublin International (DUB) Agadir Almassira (AGA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:15 | Ryanair 657 | Dublin International (DUB) Brussels Airport (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202519:10 | Ryanair 652 | Dublin International (DUB) Lisbon Portela (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202518:00 | Ryanair 1023 | Dublin International (DUB) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:35 | Ryanair 457 | Dublin International (DUB) Leeds/bradford (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:30 | British Airways 5976 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:30 | Qatar Airways 8285 | Dublin International (DUB) Heathrow (LON) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:20 | Xiamen Airlines 9741 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:20 | KLM 1142 | Dublin International (DUB) Schiphol (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202516:55 | American Airlines 8084 | Dublin International (DUB) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202516:55 | JetBlue Airways 6878 | Dublin International (DUB) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
