Refunds, Reimbursement, and Compensation: Ryanair

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If you think you might be owed Ryanair delay compensation or Ryanair 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 Ryanair flights, there were 14303 departures within 24 hours and 77.79% were on time.

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Ryanair Flight Delays Today

How many Ryanair flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 35 Ryanair flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.23% of domestic flights and 0.25% 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 Ryanair flight

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

As Ryanair 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair? Find out if you're owed up to £520 in compensation

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Ryanair: Flight Canceled Today

How many Ryanair flights were cancelled today?

  • Recent data indicates that Ryanair has cleared 136 within 24 hours.

  • 0.19% of domestic flights and 1.09% 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 Ryanair

In the event of a Ryanair flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Ryanair 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Ryanair'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 £520 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

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

How Much Ryanair 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 Ryanair

Punctuality of Ryanair (24 hours):

Total Flights: 14303
On-Time Flights: 11127
Punctuality Rate: approximately 77.79% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 35
Flight Cancellations: 136

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


About Ryanair

Ryanair DAC is an Irish low-cost airline founded in 1984, headquartered in Swords, Dublin, Ireland, with its primary operational bases at Dublin and London Stansted airports.

Contact informations:

Website: https://www.ryanair.com/

Customer Service International Number: +44 1279 66 33 00

Headquarters Address: Ryanair DAC, Dublin Airport, Ireland

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Recent delays and cancellations

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16/02/2025

20:55

FR375

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16/02/2025

20:25

FR2179

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Milan (MXP)

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16/02/2025

20:15

FR2850

Ryanair

Paris (BVA)

Catania (CTA)

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16/02/2025

20:05

FR1088

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Bologna (BLQ)

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16/02/2025

19:55

FR5514

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Milan (MXP)

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16/02/2025

19:40

FR899

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Venice (VCE)

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16/02/2025

19:00

FR1626

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Bucharest (OTP)

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16/02/2025

19:00

FR1071

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Milan (MXP)

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16/02/2025

17:40

FR1628

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Pescara (PSR)

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16/02/2025

16:45

FR2851

Ryanair

Catania (CTA)

Paris (BVA)

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  • FR375

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Cagliari

    CTA

    CAG

    16/02/2025

    20:55

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  • FR2179

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Milan

    Catania

    MXP

    CTA

    16/02/2025

    20:25

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  • FR2850

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Paris

    Catania

    BVA

    CTA

    16/02/2025

    20:15

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  • FR1088

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Bologna

    CTA

    BLQ

    16/02/2025

    20:05

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  • FR5514

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Milan

    CTA

    MXP

    16/02/2025

    19:55

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  • FR899

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Venice

    CTA

    VCE

    16/02/2025

    19:40

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  • FR1626

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Bucharest

    CTA

    OTP

    16/02/2025

    19:00

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  • FR1071

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Milan

    CTA

    MXP

    16/02/2025

    19:00

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  • FR1628

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Pescara

    CTA

    PSR

    16/02/2025

    17:40

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  • FR2851

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Catania

    Paris

    CTA

    BVA

    16/02/2025

    16:45

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