Cancelled and delayed flights are the most common problems experienced by travelers. Luckily, 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 EU Regulation 261/2004 outlines the conditions when passengers are eligible for compensation and assistance in the event of flight disruption.
In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about European Union Regulation 261 and under what circumstances you are eligible for compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, travelers flying to or from Edinburgh 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 beverages during the waiting period.
- Access to means of communication: Passengers should be provided two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: If an overnight stay is required, the airline must provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Passengers may select from a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: Depending on the flight distance and length of delay, passengers might be entitled to financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600.
Edinburgh Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Passengers experiencing flight delays at Edinburgh Airport may be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The eligibility for compensation is determined by the cause of 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 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 required to provide compensation for flight delays caused by extraordinary circumstances outside their control.
Edinburgh Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In case of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Edinburgh Airport, under EU Regulation 261, flyers are eligible to get 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 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 |
Compensation could still be available even though you accept an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is based on the flight distance and the duration of the delay. You can refer to the following 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 provide compensation for flight cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.
Which Edinburgh Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
If you are departing from an airport within the European Union and flying with an airline flight originating in the EU, you are protected under 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 Edinburgh Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Arrivals at Edinburgh Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Edinburgh Airport from outside the EU | Yes | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Edinburgh Airport
Flight delays and cancellations often occur due to factors such as bad weather, air traffic congestion, technical problems, or crew shortages. If you encounter a flight disruption at Edinburgh 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 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 understand the EU laws well and will make every effort to get you your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01.07.202519:40 | Aer Lingus 3557 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:40 | Qatar Airways 8952 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:40 | British Airways 8879 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:15 | Ryanair 809 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:30 | British Airways 8951 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202515:30 | Aer Lingus 3257 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:50 | Ryanair 817 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202514:45 | easyJet 3265 | Edinburgh (EDI) Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202511:20 | Air France 3640 | Edinburgh (EDI) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202511:20 | Virgin Atlantic 3963 | Edinburgh (EDI) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202511:20 | KLM 6080 | Edinburgh (EDI) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202510:45 | easyJet 3291 | Edinburgh (EDI) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202517:30 | Ryanair 817 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202516:45 | Jet2 729 | Edinburgh (EDI) Bourgas (BOJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202516:10 | Ryanair 6695 | Edinburgh (EDI) Malta International (MLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202513:55 | easyJet 3261 | Edinburgh (EDI) Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202511:55 | Qatar Airways 8246 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202511:55 | Aer Lingus 3253 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202511:55 | British Airways 8947 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202511:20 | Delta Air Lines 123 | Edinburgh (EDI) Logan International (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202510:30 | easyJet 3295 | Edinburgh (EDI) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:40 | Aer Lingus 3551 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:40 | British Airways 8877 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:40 | Qatar Airways 9657 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:30 | Ryanair 5679 | Edinburgh (EDI) Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:30 | SWISS 8293 | Edinburgh (EDI) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:30 | SWISS 293 | Edinburgh (EDI) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:15 | Qatar Airways 8287 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:15 | British Airways 8883 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202509:15 | Aer Lingus 3553 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202508:35 | Qatar Airways 8245 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202508:35 | British Airways 8945 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202508:35 | Aer Lingus 3251 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.06.202506:35 | Ryanair 7118 | Edinburgh (EDI) Biard (PIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.06.202521:00 | easyJet 335 | Edinburgh (EDI) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.06.202513:20 | easyJet 3293 | Edinburgh (EDI) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.06.202512:10 | easyJet 1927 | Edinburgh (EDI) Mérignac (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202520:30 | British Airways 8953 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202520:30 | Qatar Airways 8950 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202520:30 | Danish Air 3259 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202519:15 | Qatar Airways 8261 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202519:15 | Aer Lingus 3653 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202519:15 | British Airways 8875 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:40 | Ryanair 4516 | Edinburgh (EDI) Palese (BRI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.06.202510:10 | Ryanair 5631 | Edinburgh (EDI) Santander (SDR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202520:15 | British Airways 8889 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202520:15 | Qatar Airways 8262 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202520:15 | Aer Lingus 3659 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202518:25 | Ryanair 6642 | Edinburgh (EDI) M. R. Štefánika (BTS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202514:50 | Eurowings 9365 | Edinburgh (EDI) Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202514:15 | Ryanair 8294 | Edinburgh (EDI) Rinas Mother Teresa (TIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202514:05 | easyJet 216 | Edinburgh (EDI) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202513:40 | Ryanair 5657 | Edinburgh (EDI) Landvetter (GOT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202512:40 | ANA 5138 | Edinburgh (EDI) Brussels Airport (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202512:40 | Brussels Airlines 2064 | Edinburgh (EDI) Brussels Airport (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202511:45 | British Airways 8875 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202511:45 | Qatar Airways 8261 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202511:45 | Aer Lingus 3653 | Edinburgh (EDI) George Best Belfast City (BFS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.06.202507:00 | easyJet 3291 | Edinburgh (EDI) Geneve-cointrin (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.06.202506:05 | Ryanair 2969 | Edinburgh (EDI) Sur Reina Sofia (TCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202519:45 | easyJet 1927 | Edinburgh (EDI) Mérignac (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202519:05 | Ryanair 1064 | Edinburgh (EDI) Blagnac (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202519:05 | easyJet 335 | Edinburgh (EDI) Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202515:15 | Pegasus 1188 | Edinburgh (EDI) Sabiha Gokcen (IST) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202513:30 | United Airlines 3042 | Edinburgh (EDI) () | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.06.202510:30 | Ryanair 6624 | Edinburgh (EDI) John Paul II Balice International (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202516:55 | easyJet 218 | Edinburgh (EDI) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202512:40 | Brussels Airlines 2064 | Edinburgh (EDI) Brussels Airport (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202512:40 | ANA 5138 | Edinburgh (EDI) Brussels Airport (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202511:05 | Malta Air 813 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:40 | British Airways 8877 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:40 | Aer Lingus 3551 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:40 | Qatar Airways 9657 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:15 | Qatar Airways 8287 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:15 | British Airways 8883 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
24.06.202509:15 | Aer Lingus 3553 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
24.06.202508:35 | British Airways 8945 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202508:35 | Qatar Airways 8245 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.06.202508:35 | Aer Lingus 3251 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202521:50 | Emirates 24 | Edinburgh (EDI) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202521:50 | Qantas 8024 | Edinburgh (EDI) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202517:30 | Ryanair 817 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202515:30 | Aer Lingus 3257 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202515:30 | British Airways 8951 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202513:30 | British Airways 8949 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202513:30 | Aer Lingus 3255 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202512:30 | Ryanair 813 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202511:55 | Qatar Airways 8246 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202511:55 | Aer Lingus 3253 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.06.202511:55 | British Airways 8947 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
22.06.202521:50 | Emirates 24 | Edinburgh (EDI) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
22.06.202521:50 | Qantas 8024 | Edinburgh (EDI) Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
21.06.202516:10 | British Airways 2919 | Edinburgh (EDI) Donostia – San Sebastian (EAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
21.06.202513:40 | KLM 3179 | Edinburgh (EDI) Orkney Island (KOI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
21.06.202513:40 | British Airways 4061 | Edinburgh (EDI) Orkney Island (KOI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
21.06.202513:40 | Loganair 391 | Edinburgh (EDI) Orkney Island (KOI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:20 | easyJet 1234 | Edinburgh (EDI) Euroairport France (EAP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:55 | easyJet 214 | Edinburgh (EDI) Bristol (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:35 | Ryanair 1017 | Edinburgh (EDI) Liszt Ferenc International (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:35 | Ryanair 809 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin International (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
