How much is easyJet flight delay compensation?

€250 under 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500–3,500 km, €600 over 3,500 km (UK: £220/£350/£520) when you land 3+ hours late. easyJet's mostly short-haul network means the two lower bands cover nearly every route.

How long does easyJet take to pay EU261 claims?

There's no statutory payment deadline, but regulators expect a response within weeks. If easyJet rejects the claim or doesn't answer within 8 weeks, you can go free to their ADR scheme or the CAA — the decision binds the airline, not you.

Can I claim for an easyJet flight from years ago?

Yes, within the limitation period of where you claim: 6 years in England and Wales, 5 in Scotland. Dig out old booking emails — a 2022 delay can still be worth €400.

Should I use a claims company for my easyJet claim?

No — not first. easyJet's own form is free and asks the same questions. Claims firms take 25–35% of a payment the law already guarantees you. Use them only if you'd genuinely rather pay £80 of a £220 claim than fill in one form.

easyJet Compensation Calculator — EU261 & UK261 Amounts (2026)

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The EU261 / UK261 compensation table (2026)

Fixed per-passenger amounts — owed regardless of ticket price, on top of refund or rerouting.

Flight distance	EU261 (€)	UK261 (£)
Up to 1,500 km	€250	£220
1,500–3,500 km	€400	£350
Over 3,500 km	€600	£520
Over 3,500 km, arrival 3–4 h late	€300 (halved)	£260 (halved)
Cancellation, rerouted close to schedule	50% of band	50% of band

easyJet-specific notes

Know before you claim
1	easyJet flies dense short-haul bands: most claims land at €250/£220 or €400/£350.
2	easyJet belongs to an ADR scheme — if your claim is rejected or ignored for 8 weeks, the ADR ruling is free and binding on the airline.
3	Weather delays at congested airports are their most common extraordinary-circumstance defence; ATC restrictions caused by weather count, crew scheduling doesn't.

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Common questions

How much is easyJet flight delay compensation?: €250 under 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500–3,500 km, €600 over 3,500 km (UK: £220/£350/£520) when you land 3+ hours late. easyJet's mostly short-haul network means the two lower bands cover nearly every route.
How long does easyJet take to pay EU261 claims?: There's no statutory payment deadline, but regulators expect a response within weeks. If easyJet rejects the claim or doesn't answer within 8 weeks, you can go free to their ADR scheme or the CAA — the decision binds the airline, not you.
Can I claim for an easyJet flight from years ago?: Yes, within the limitation period of where you claim: 6 years in England and Wales, 5 in Scotland. Dig out old booking emails — a 2022 delay can still be worth €400.
Should I use a claims company for my easyJet claim?: No — not first. easyJet's own form is free and asks the same questions. Claims firms take 25–35% of a payment the law already guarantees you. Use them only if you'd genuinely rather pay £80 of a £220 claim than fill in one form.

How we calculate

What is included

EU261/UK261 fixed compensation applied to easyJet routes: distance bands, the 3-hour arrival test, 50% reductions, denied boarding, and the duty of care. Per passenger: €250/400/600 or £220/350/520.

Sources: Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 · UK CAA guidance.

What is estimated or left out

Whether easyJet's extraordinary-circumstances defence holds in your specific case can't be decided here — the page shows what is owed if it fails. Codeshares operated by another carrier follow the operating airline, not the brand on the ticket.

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