Jet2 flight delay compensation
Jet2 is a UK leisure airline flying mainly to holiday destinations. If your Jet2 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. Jet2 mainly flies from Manchester and Leeds Bradford. (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 Jet2?
Jet2.com flies UK holidaymakers to the Mediterranean and beyond; UK departures fall under UK261 even when the flight is part of a Jet2holidays package.
Common questions about Jet2 compensation
Am I entitled to compensation for a delayed Jet2 flight?
Yes, if your Jet2 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 Jet2's control. Jet2 is a UK leisure airline flying mainly to holiday destinations, so this covers its typical routes from Manchester.
Does UK261 or EU261 apply to Jet2?
Jet2.com flies UK holidaymakers to the Mediterranean and beyond; UK departures fall under UK261 even when the flight is part of a Jet2holidays package.
How much compensation can I get for a delayed Jet2 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 Jet2 delay was caused by weather or a strike?
No compensation is due when the cause was an extraordinary circumstance outside Jet2'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 Jet2's stated reason first.
Which airports does Jet2 fly from?
Jet2 mainly flies from Manchester and Leeds Bradford. 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 Jet2?
You can claim from Jet2 for free: contact the airline in writing via its customer-service or flight-disruption page (https://www.jet2.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 Jet2’s stated reason before claiming.
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Also see Jet2 flight cancellation compensation, or the rules: UK261 and EU261.