What happens if Ryanair flight is late?

What happens if my Ryanair flight is delayed? There are a few options available to you if the departure boards show a delay to your scheduled Ryanair flight. If your flight is delayed by 2 hours, you will be offered the option to re-route¹. This means taking the next available flight to your destination.



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We allow a grace period of 24 hours from the time of your original booking to correct any minor errors you may have made (dates/times) free of charge. We also allow you to reverse the route if you've booked your flights incorrectly (e.g., you may change DUB to STN to STN to DUB).

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Unfortunately, simply waiting more than 2 hours delay for a flight doesn't automatically qualify you for delayed compensation benefits. Airlines may also offer food and hotel vouchers to stranded passengers, so be sure to ask if you are delayed.

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Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation Whenever you're kept waiting by Ryanair flight delays, it's worth checking whether you're entitled to compensation for your time. If Ryanair is responsible for the delay, EU regulations say that passengers are owed up to $700 per person when they're delayed by 3 hours or more.

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What should I do when delayed with Ryanair?
  1. Confirm the reason for the delay with the airline.
  2. Collect proof: photos, receipts of expenses, vouchers, etc.
  3. Insist on your basic benefits and services at the airport.
  4. Check your eligibility for compensation with our free online calculator.


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When a flight delay occurs, you are entitled to assistance and a choice between rerouting, reimbursement, or rebooking. If you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours after your scheduled arrival time, you are entitled to the same reimbursement, rerouting, and rebooking structure as a denied boarding.

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Once passengers have boarded the aircraft, the compensation structure is $100 in credit for a delay between three and five hours, $175 in credit for a delay between five and six hours, or a $250 credit for a delay of six hours or more.

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Once passengers have boarded the aircraft, the compensation structure is $100 in credit for a delay between three and five hours, $175 in credit for a delay between five and six hours, or a $250 credit for a delay of six hours or more.

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My flight is delayed - am I entitled to money or other compensation from the airline? No. There are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed.

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