Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation 

If your Ryanair flight arrived more than 3 hours late, you may be entitled to up to €600 under EU Regulation 261/2004, even if you accepted a rebooking or voucher. At AireClaim, we are experts in flight compensation, helping passengers secure what they’re owed quickly and efficiently.

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Was your flight delayed more than 3 hours?

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You may qualify for Ryanair flight delay compensation if:

• Your Ryanair flight was delayed by 3+ hours upon arrival.
• The delay was not caused by extraordinary circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, political instability).
• Your flight was departing from or arriving in the EU/UK.
• You had a confirmed booking and checked in on time.

Example: Your Ryanair flight from Madrid to Dublin was delayed by 3 hours and 45 minutes due to a technical fault → You could be entitled to €250 compensation.

What are my rights under EU 261/2004?

As a Ryanair passenger, you are protected by EU Regulation 261/2004 if your flight:

• Departs from any airport in the EU/UK
• Is operated by a European airline (like Ryanair) arriving into the EU/UK
• Is delayed by 3 or more hours on arrival
• Is not affected by extraordinary circumstances

These rights include:

• Right to care during long delays: meals, refreshments, and accommodation if needed
• Right to compensation if delay meets the EU 261/2004 criteria
• Right to reimbursement if delay exceeds 5 hours and you choose not to travel

Does Ryanair pay delayed flight compensation voluntarily?
 

In most cases, Ryanair will not automatically pay flight delay compensation and may delay or reject claims, often citing:

• Technical issues as “extraordinary.”
• Weather or strikes as the cause.
• Incorrectly stating the delay was under 3 hours.

AireClaim manages your claim from start to finish, from contacting the airline to taking legal action if needed.

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✅ No upfront fees

More about Ryanair

Founded in 1984, Ryanair is one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, carrying over 150 million passengers annually. It operates more than 2,000 flights per day and serves over 200 destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ryanair and Passenger Complaints:

• Ryanair has faced numerous legal actions regarding denied compensation claims
• The airline frequently disputes technical issues and crew delays, claiming them as "extraordinary"
• Aireclaim has extensive experience in successfully claiming compensation from Ryanair

Common Ryanair Departure Airports:

• London Stansted (STN)
• Dublin (DUB)
• Madrid (MAD)
• Lisbon (LIS)
• Barcelona (BCN)

How to claim Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation Step-by-Step

Claiming your Ryanair flight delay compensation with AireClaim is quick and simple:

1. Complete your flight compensation form

• Enter your departure airport and final destination.
• Indicate if you had connecting flights.

2. Add your disruption details

• Select the type of disruption (delay, cancellation, missed connection).
• Enter the scheduled and actual arrival times.

3. Provide the reason for the disruption (if known)

4. Review and submit

• We’ll analyse your case, contact the airline, and handle all the paperwork at no upfront cost.

Our process covers all types of air travel disruptions from delays to flight cancellations  and missed connections — ensuring you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

You can start your claim now using our secure online form: