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 16057 departures within 24 hours and 74.71% were on time.

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Ryanair Flight Delays Today

How many Ryanair flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 44 Ryanair flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.26% of domestic flights and 0.28% 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 17 within 24 hours.

  • 0.52% of domestic flights and 0.04% 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: 16057
On-Time Flights: 11996
Punctuality Rate: approximately 74.71% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 44
Flight Cancellations: 17

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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20/02/2025

17:45

FR297

Ryanair

Berlin (BER)

Malaga (AGP)

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20/02/2025

16:05

FR8777

Ryanair

Limoges (LIG)

London (STN)

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20/02/2025

15:50

FR3113

Ryanair

Iasi (IAS)

Milan (BGY)

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20/02/2025

15:10

FR3115

Ryanair

Iasi (IAS)

Paris (BVA)

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20/02/2025

13:50

FR298

Ryanair

Malaga (AGP)

Berlin (BER)

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20/02/2025

13:10

FR2983

Ryanair

Brussels (BRU)

Rome (FCO)

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20/02/2025

12:00

FR3114

Ryanair

Paris (BVA)

Iasi (IAS)

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20/02/2025

11:25

FR2984

Ryanair

Rome (FCO)

Brussels (BRU)

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20/02/2025

11:10

FR4990

Ryanair

Lanzarote (ACE)

Manchester (MAN)

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20/02/2025

11:10

FR4992

Ryanair

Lanzarote (ACE)

London (STN)

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  • FR297

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Berlin

    Malaga

    BER

    AGP

    20/02/2025

    17:45

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  • FR8777

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Limoges

    London

    LIG

    STN

    20/02/2025

    16:05

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  • FR3113

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Iasi

    Milan

    IAS

    BGY

    20/02/2025

    15:50

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  • FR3115

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Iasi

    Paris

    IAS

    BVA

    20/02/2025

    15:10

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  • FR298

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Malaga

    Berlin

    AGP

    BER

    20/02/2025

    13:50

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  • FR2983

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Brussels

    Rome

    BRU

    FCO

    20/02/2025

    13:10

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  • FR3114

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Paris

    Iasi

    BVA

    IAS

    20/02/2025

    12:00

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  • FR2984

    Ryanair

    Delayed

    Rome

    Brussels

    FCO

    BRU

    20/02/2025

    11:25

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  • FR4990

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Lanzarote

    Manchester

    ACE

    MAN

    20/02/2025

    11:10

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  • FR4992

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Lanzarote

    London

    ACE

    STN

    20/02/2025

    11:10

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