Wizz Air flight delay compensation
Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost carrier. If your Wizz Air 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. Wizz Air mainly flies from London Luton and Budapest. (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 Wizz Air?
As an EU (Hungarian) airline, Wizz Air's EU departures are covered by EU261 and its UK departures by UK261.
Common questions about Wizz Air compensation
Am I entitled to compensation for a delayed Wizz Air flight?
Yes, if your Wizz Air 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 Wizz Air's control. Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost carrier, so this covers its typical routes from London Luton.
Does UK261 or EU261 apply to Wizz Air?
As an EU (Hungarian) airline, Wizz Air's EU departures are covered by EU261 and its UK departures by UK261.
How much compensation can I get for a delayed Wizz Air 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 Wizz Air delay was caused by weather or a strike?
No compensation is due when the cause was an extraordinary circumstance outside Wizz Air'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 Wizz Air's stated reason first.
Which airports does Wizz Air fly from?
Wizz Air mainly flies from London Luton and Budapest. 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 Wizz Air?
You can claim from Wizz Air for free: contact the airline in writing via its customer-service or flight-disruption page (https://wizzair.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 Wizz Air’s stated reason before claiming.
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Also see Wizz Air flight cancellation compensation, or the rules: UK261 and EU261.