Refunds, Reimbursement, and Compensation: Lufthansa

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If you think you might be owed Lufthansa delay compensation or Lufthansa cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to £520 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Lufthansa flights, there were 6908 departures within 24 hours and 85.34% were on time.

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Lufthansa Flight Delays Today

How many Lufthansa flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 9 Lufthansa flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.16% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.

  • Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.

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Compensation for delayed Lufthansa flight

Although airlines like Lufthansa aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Lufthansa flights are delayed.

As Lufthansa is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights globally.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have faced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some extraordinary circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. Nevertheless, if the delay is caused by technical issues or a strike by airline staff, you will likely be eligible for compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

Moreover, you generally have up to 3 years to make a Lufthansa flight delay compensation claim. Simply enter your flight details and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to assist you in obtaining it.

Delayed or canceled flight with Lufthansa? Find out if you're owed up to €600 in compensation

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Lufthansa: Flight Canceled Today

How many Lufthansa flights were cancelled today?

  • Recent data indicates that Lufthansa has cleared 11 within 24 hours.

  • 0.28% of domestic flights and 0.13% of international flights have been cancelled.

  • Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to £520. Check here.

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Flight Cancellation Compensation Lufthansa

In the event of a Lufthansa flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Lufthansa must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

Furthermore, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to £520 per person.

When Lufthansa cancels flights, it will usually attempt to rebook passengers on another flight at no extra cost. If this does not work for you, you may request other changes or choose to no longer take the trip.

If Lufthansa books you a new flight that arrives at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay compensation. This is because your plans will have minimal disruption. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are cancelled at the last minute have the right to file a claim for compensation against Lufthansa.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Lufthansa's control, such as severe weather conditions or an accident at the airport. Such events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a cancelled flight here.

Claim up to €600 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

Because Lufthansa is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Lufthansa flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

Covered by EC 261
Flights departing EU airports✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports❌ No

How Much Lufthansa Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to 220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to £520 (€600) per person

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Lufthansa

Punctuality of Lufthansa (24 hours):

Total Flights: 6908
On-Time Flights: 5895
Punctuality Rate: approximately 85.34% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 9
Flight Cancellations: 11

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Lufthansa

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as Lufthansa, is the largest German airline and, when combined with its subsidiaries, also the largest airline in Europe both in terms of fleet size and passengers carried during 2017.

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Recent delays and cancellations

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Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

26/04/2025

16:45

UA3536

United Airlines

Pittsburgh (PIT)

Newark (EWR)

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26/04/2025

13:50

WF536

Wideroe's Flyveselskap

Stavanger (SVG)

Bergen (BGO)

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26/04/2025

12:50

LH1878

Lufthansa

Munich (MUC)

Naples (NAP)

CancelledCheck Compensation

26/04/2025

11:50

LH1461

Lufthansa

Ljubljana (LJU)

Frankfurt (FRA)

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26/04/2025

10:05

LH1460

Lufthansa

Frankfurt (FRA)

Ljubljana (LJU)

DelayedCheck Compensation

26/04/2025

09:50

SN2644

Brussels Airlines

Munich (MUC)

Brussels (BRU)

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26/04/2025

08:25

LH2440

Lufthansa

Munich (MUC)

Copenhagen (CPH)

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26/04/2025

07:35

SN2643

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Munich (MUC)

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26/04/2025

07:30

AC853

Air Canada

London (LHR)

Toronto (YYZ)

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26/04/2025

06:55

LH1650

Lufthansa

Munich (MUC)

Bucharest (OTP)

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  • UA3536

    United Airlines

    Cancelled

    Pittsburgh

    Newark

    PIT

    EWR

    26/04/2025

    16:45

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  • WF536

    Wideroe's Flyveselskap

    Delayed

    Stavanger

    Bergen

    SVG

    BGO

    26/04/2025

    13:50

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  • LH1878

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Naples

    MUC

    NAP

    26/04/2025

    12:50

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  • LH1461

    Lufthansa

    Delayed

    Ljubljana

    Frankfurt

    LJU

    FRA

    26/04/2025

    11:50

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  • LH1460

    Lufthansa

    Delayed

    Frankfurt

    Ljubljana

    FRA

    LJU

    26/04/2025

    10:05

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  • SN2644

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Brussels

    MUC

    BRU

    26/04/2025

    09:50

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  • LH2440

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Copenhagen

    MUC

    CPH

    26/04/2025

    08:25

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  • SN2643

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Munich

    BRU

    MUC

    26/04/2025

    07:35

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  • AC853

    Air Canada

    Cancelled

    London

    Toronto

    LHR

    YYZ

    26/04/2025

    07:30

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  • LH1650

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Bucharest

    MUC

    OTP

    26/04/2025

    06:55

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