Flight Compensation Calculator

The AirHelp flight compensation calculator offers an instant check of whether you are due compensation. It is free of charge and can immediately tell you the amount that you are eligible to claim in compensation from an airline that departs from or lands in the EU region. Enter your flight details, including the airport you departed from, your destination, and whether or not you had a connecting flight. Some airlines might try to block you from claiming flight compensation, especially if the flight took place a year ago or earlier. So at AirHelp, we launched this online claim tool to make it easier for you to claim the compensation you are entitled to under EC 261 passenger rights.

Use the flight compensation calculator by AirHelp to discover what you are entitled to under EU regulation 261/2004. If you're eligible to make a claim, send us your information so we can claim compensation on your behalf for a flight delay, cancellation, overbooking, or a missed connection. Our services are fast, efficient, and reliable. We won't hesitate to include compensation claims for any other people you travelled with. Full help on how to write a letter to the airline you are claiming from is available at AirHelp.

Maybe you have tried to file a claim on your own but the case was rejected, but don't give up, turn to us! We're your experts in flight law. We are equipped with knowledge of the most relevant dispute resolution, and can swiftly pursue your case in court if there is a need to. Turn to AirHelp to successfully file a compensation claim.

AirHelp is the world's largest air passenger rights organisation, here to help air travellers secure compensation for delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights .

We make claiming compensation easy and stress-free. Whether you are unsure of your rights, lack the time, or simply want an expert to handle your entire claim for you, AirHelp can help you get what you are rightfully owed.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis, so you can check your compensation risk-free.

How do you know when you should claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight? Though the law can be complicated, we're here to break it down for you:

Delayed flights: you may be able to claim compensation if your flight arrived 3 hours or more late.
Cancelled flights: you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before it was due to depart.
Overbookings: you are owed compensation any time you are denied boarding through no fault of your own — so long as you didn't voluntarily give up your seat.

We should note that if extraordinary circumstances were involved, arirlines are under no obligation to pay compensation. Examples of extraordinary circumstances include bad weather, travel restrictions, and air traffic control strikes. Though these situations cause delays and cancellations, the airline isn't at fault, so can't be expected to offer compensation.

Remember these are European flight regulations and so only apply to flights departing from an EU airport, or flights landing in the EU with a European airline. The table below makes it clear which flights are covered:

Table shows values in € as specified in EC 261

In some circumstances the compensation amount may differ from the standard amounts shown above. The easiest way to find out what you’re owed is to use our Compensation Check.

If you experience a flight delay or cancellation, here's what you should do:

• Hold onto your boarding pass and other travel documents.

• Ask why the flight was delayed or cancelled.

• Request food, drinks, and if necessary, free transport and hotel accommodation.

• If you had a cancelled flight, ask for an alternative flight or a refund.

• Keep all receipts of any extra expenses you may have had, including necessary food, clothing, etc.

• Be careful not to sign any waivers or accept vouchers that will require you to waive your right to compensation.