FLIGHT COMPENSATION GUIDE
Ryanair compensation explained
Ryanair flights may be covered by EU261 when qualifying delays, cancellations or denied boarding occur. Compensation isn't automatic.
Check your flight →When might a Ryanair delay qualify?
An arrival delay of three hours or more at the final destination can qualify on a covered flight, subject to exceptions.
What about cancelled flights?
Notification timing, offered alternative flights and the reason for cancellation determine the available remedies.
What should I save?
Keep the Ryanair booking, itinerary, delay or cancellation messages and reasonable expense receipts.
Can compensation differ by distance?
Yes. The regulation uses distance-based brackets and, for certain routes, additional rules.