Reimbursement and Compensation: Croatia Airlines

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If you think you might be owed Croatia Airlines delay compensation or Croatia Airlines 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 Croatia Airlines flights, there were 719 departures within 24 hours and 40.75% were on time.

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Croatia Airlines Flight Delays Today

How many Croatia Airlines flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 0 Croatia Airlines flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.00% 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.

  • To find out more about Croatia Airlines punctuality

Compensation for delayed Croatia Airlines flight

Although airlines like Croatia Airlines aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Croatia Airlines flights are delayed.

As Croatia Airlines is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by UK 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 Croatia Airlines 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.


Croatia Airlines: Flight Canceled Today

How many Croatia Airlines flights were cancelled today?

  • Recent data indicates that Croatia Airlines has cleared 78 within 24 hours.

  • 12.76% of domestic flights and 10.13% 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.

  • To learn more about Croatia Airlines punctuality

Flight Cancellation Compensation Croatia Airlines

In the event of a Croatia Airlines flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Croatia Airlines 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 Croatia Airlines 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 Croatia Airlines 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 Croatia Airlines.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Croatia Airlines'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.


Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

Because Croatia Airlines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by UK 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The UK 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 Croatia Airlines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

Covered by UK 261

Flights departing EU airports
✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports
❌ No

How Much Croatia Airlines Flight Compensation?

Distance

Compensation

All flights under 1,500 km
Up to £220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km
Up 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 Croatia Airlines

Punctuality of Croatia Airlines (24 hours):

Total Flights: 719
On-Time Flights: 293
Punctuality Rate: approximately 40.75% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 0
Flight Cancellations: 78

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines is the national airline of the Republic of Croatia, and is wholly owned by the Croatian government. It is headquartered in Buzin, near Zagreb, and serves mainly European destinations on domestic and international flights. Zagreb International Airport serves as the main hub, with accent cities including Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar. Croatia Airlines joined Star Alliance in 2004.


Recent delays and cancellations

Date

Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

29/05/2026

08:05

OU417

Croatia Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA)

Split (SPU)

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29/05/2026

08:05

OU393

Croatia Airlines

Milan (MXP)

Zagreb (ZAG)

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29/05/2026

08:00

LH12

Lufthansa

Frankfurt (FRA)

Hamburg (HAM)

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29/05/2026

08:00

LO352

LOT - Polish Airlines

Munich (MUC)

Warsaw (WAW)

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29/05/2026

07:50

OU445

Croatia Airlines

Vienna (VIE)

Split (SPU)

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29/05/2026

07:20

TP570

Tap Air Portugal

Lisbon (LIS)

Frankfurt (FRA)

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29/05/2026

07:10

LH1718

Lufthansa

Munich (MUC)

Split (SPU)

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29/05/2026

07:00

LH1934

Lufthansa

Munich (MUC)

Berlin (BER)

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29/05/2026

06:35

OU480

Croatia Airlines

Zagreb (ZAG)

Copenhagen (CPH)

CancelledCheck Compensation
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  • OU417

    Croatia Airlines

    Cancelled

    Frankfurt

    Split

    FRA

    SPU

    29/05/2026

    08:05

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  • OU393

    Croatia Airlines

    Cancelled

    Milan

    Zagreb

    MXP

    ZAG

    29/05/2026

    08:05

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  • LH12

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Frankfurt

    Hamburg

    FRA

    HAM

    29/05/2026

    08:00

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  • LO352

    LOT - Polish Airlines

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Warsaw

    MUC

    WAW

    29/05/2026

    08:00

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  • OU445

    Croatia Airlines

    Cancelled

    Vienna

    Split

    VIE

    SPU

    29/05/2026

    07:50

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  • TP570

    Tap Air Portugal

    Cancelled

    Lisbon

    Frankfurt

    LIS

    FRA

    29/05/2026

    07:20

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  • LH1718

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Split

    MUC

    SPU

    29/05/2026

    07:10

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  • LH1934

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Munich

    Berlin

    MUC

    BER

    29/05/2026

    07:00

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  • OU480

    Croatia Airlines

    Cancelled

    Zagreb

    Copenhagen

    ZAG

    CPH

    29/05/2026

    06:35

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