easyJet Delay Compensation: How to Claim Up to £520 (2026 Guide)

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026

If your easyJet flight arrives more than three hours late, you can claim up to £520 (€600) per passenger, unless the delay was caused by something outside the airline’s control.

This guide explains exactly how much you can claim, what easyJet must provide while you wait, and the step-by-step process to get paid.

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How much easyJet delay compensation can you claim?

Compensation is a fixed amount based on your flight distance, not the price you paid for your ticket, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

You qualify only if you arrive at your final destination more than three hours late, as set out in easyJet’s official notice of passenger rights.

The CAA sets the amounts as follows:

Under 1,500 km: £220 (€250) per passenger — for example, London to Amsterdam.
1,500–3,500 km: £350 (€400) per passenger — for example, London to Antalya or Istanbul.
Over 3,500 km: £520 (€600) per passenger if you arrive more than four hours late, for example, London to Hurghada.

For flights over 3,500 km, the amount drops to £260 per passenger if you arrive between three and four hours late.

If your booking has connecting flights, the distance is measured between the first and last airport on the booking, the CAA confirms.

What easyJet must give you while you wait

Regardless of the cause, easyJet must look after you once your delay passes a set threshold — this is your “right to care” and applies even when no compensation is due.

Care kicks in after:

2 hours: flights under 1,500 km.
3 hours: flights between 1,500 km and 3,500 km.
4 hours: flights over 3,500 km.

Once you hit the threshold, easyJet must provide:

Meals and refreshments in reasonable relation to your waiting time, usually as a voucher.
Two phone calls or emails.
Hotel accommodation and airport transfers if you are delayed overnight.

If easyJet does not arrange care, you can pay for reasonable food or accommodation yourself and claim it back later.

Keep every itemised receipt — the CAA warns that airlines will not reimburse alcohol, luxury hotels, or luxury meals.

When easyJet does not have to pay

easyJet can refuse compensation if the delay was caused by “extraordinary circumstances” beyond its control, but your right to care still applies in those cases.

easyJet lists examples including air traffic control restrictions, severe weather, civil unrest, security alerts, strike action, and unexpected flight safety issues.

Routine technical faults and crew scheduling problems are generally not considered extraordinary by the CAA, so a delay from those usually still qualifies.

Compensation is also cut by 50% if easyJet re-routes you and you arrive within two hours (short), three hours (medium), or four hours (long-haul) of your original time.

How to claim from easyJet step by step

Compensation is never paid automatically — you must claim it directly from easyJet first, the CAA stresses.

Follow these steps:

Gather your details: booking reference, flight number, date, and the length of your delay.
Submit the compensation claim: use easyJet’s dedicated EU261 compensation form.
Claim expenses separately: upload your itemised receipts through easyJet’s expenses page.
Keep records: save confirmation emails and receipts in case you need to escalate.

If your flight is delayed by at least five hours and you choose not to travel, you can instead request a full refund of the unused flight.

You can check live status and delay times for your flight using Wego’s flight tracker before you file.

What to do if easyJet rejects your claim

If you are unhappy with easyJet’s final response, or it takes longer than eight weeks to reply, you can escalate the claim for free.

easyJet is signed up to AviationADR, an independent dispute resolution body approved by the CAA, and you must refer your complaint within 12 months of easyJet’s final response.

If an airline is not signed up to an ADR scheme, the CAA’s own Passenger Advice and Complaints Team can review the case instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does easyJet delay compensation still apply after Brexit?

Yes. The UK kept the same rights in domestic law as UK261, and easyJet applies them on flights departing the UK or EU, plus eligible easyJet-operated flights into the UK or EU.

How long do I have to claim easyJet compensation?

You can claim from easyJet directly long after the flight, but to escalate to AviationADR you must do so within 12 months of easyJet’s final response. Claiming as soon as possible is always best.

Do I get compensation if my delay was caused by weather?

No. Severe weather counts as an extraordinary circumstance, so no compensation is due. easyJet must still provide meals, refreshments, and overnight accommodation if needed.

Can I claim both compensation and expenses?

Yes. Fixed compensation and reimbursement of reasonable expenses are separate claims, often submitted through different forms. Keep all itemised receipts for the expenses claim.