easyJet flight delay compensation
easyJet is a UK-based low-cost carrier. If your easyJet flight was delayed 3 hours or more on arrival and it departed the UK or the EU, you're likely entitled to £220–£520 under UK261 or €250–€600 under EU261, set by flight distance, unless the cause was an extraordinary circumstance outside the airline's control. easyJet mainly flies from London Gatwick and London Luton. (As of 2026-10-05.)
How much can you claim?
| Flight distance | UK261 | EU261 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | £220 | €250 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | £350 | €400 |
| Over 3,500 km | £520 | €600 |
Fixed amounts by distance. For 3–4 hour delays on the longest band the amount can be halved. Amounts verified 2026-10-05 · sources: CAA, EU Reg 261/2004.
Does UK261 or EU261 apply to easyJet?
easyJet flies short-haul across the UK and Europe; its UK departures fall under UK261 and its EU departures under EU261, almost always in the lower distance bands.
Common questions about easyJet compensation
Am I entitled to compensation for a delayed easyJet flight?
Yes, if your easyJet flight was delayed 3 hours or more on arrival at your final destination, it departed the UK (UK261) or the EU (EU261), and the cause was within easyJet's control. easyJet is a UK-based low-cost carrier, so this covers its typical routes from London Gatwick.
Does UK261 or EU261 apply to easyJet?
easyJet flies short-haul across the UK and Europe; its UK departures fall under UK261 and its EU departures under EU261, almost always in the lower distance bands.
How much compensation can I get for a delayed easyJet flight?
Under UK261: £220 up to 1,500 km, £350 for 1,500–3,500 km, £520 over 3,500 km. Under EU261: €250 / €400 / €600 for the same bands. For 3–4 hour delays on the longest band the amount can be halved. Verified 2026-10-05.
What if my easyJet delay was caused by weather or a strike?
No compensation is due when the cause was an extraordinary circumstance outside easyJet's control (extreme weather, air traffic control strikes, security risks). It remains due for causes within the airline's control such as routine technical faults or crew scheduling. Check easyJet's stated reason first.
Which airports does easyJet fly from?
easyJet mainly flies from London Gatwick and London Luton. Compensation depends on the flight's distance band and whether it departed the UK or EU, not on the specific airport.
How do I claim compensation from easyJet?
You can claim from easyJet for free: contact the airline in writing via its customer-service or flight-disruption page (https://www.easyjet.com), cite UK261/EU261 and your flight details, and if refused escalate to the CAA (UK) or the relevant national enforcement body (EU). A claim agency can do it for a success fee (typically 15–35%).
AmIOwed gives general information, not legal advice. Check easyJet’s stated reason before claiming.
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Also see easyJet flight cancellation compensation, or the rules: UK261 and EU261.