Delayed flight – when can you get compensation and assistance?
Försenat flyg – när kan du få ersättning och hjälp? - Engelska
You may be entitled to both compensation and assistance from the airline if your flight has been delayed. Here you can find out what you can claim from the airline when your flight is delayed. You will also learn what you can do if you do not receive what you are entitled to.
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Your rights when the flight is delayed
There are special rules within the EU that may give you the right to assistance and compensation when your flight is delayed by more than three hours.
You can use our flight calculator to find out what applies in your situation, for example how much compensation you are entitled to.
Find out your rights and make a claim
If the airline rejects your claims
Proofread: 25 May 2026
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