UK261 flight compensation calculator
The UK kept EU261 in its own law after Brexit (UK261), with compensation in pounds.
Official text: Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 as retained and amended in UK law. Last checked 2026-09-28.
What am I owed?
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How much UK261 pays
| Flight distance | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | £220 |
| 1,500 to 3,500 km | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | £520 |
Which flights are covered
- Flights departing a UK airport, on any airline.
- Flights to the UK from outside, on a UK or EU airline.
- Flights to the EU on a UK airline, unless you got compensation under EU law there.
Eligibility
- Delay length
- 3 hours or more at arrival at your final destination. On flights over 3,500 km, 3 to under 4 hours late may be halved.
- Distance bands
- Great-circle distance decides the band. Rerouted and arriving within 2, 3 or 4 hours of the original time (by band): 50% reduction.
- Notice
- Cancellations announced 14 days or more before departure don't qualify.
- Airline size
- Airline size doesn't matter under UK261.
- Extraordinary circumstances
- No compensation for extraordinary circumstances (Art. 5(3)), such as weather, air traffic control or security risks.
Claim deadline
The CAA says you can usually claim up to 6 years after the flight in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 5 years in Scotland. If the airline refuses, use its approved ADR scheme or the CAA.
If the airline says no: UK Civil Aviation Authority: how the CAA can help
UK261 by airline
Airline pages exist only where UK261 covers the airline's own flights. For other airlines, coverage depends on the route: use the calculator above.
If none of these rules covers your flight, the Montreal Convention (Art. 19) may still let you claim proven costs caused by an international delay, up to 6,303 SDR per passenger, within 2 years.
Frequently asked questions
How much is UK261 compensation?
£220 for flights up to 1,500 km, £350 for 1,500 to 3,500 km and £520 for longer flights.
How long do I have to claim in the UK?
According to the CAA, usually 6 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 5 years in Scotland.
Official sources
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