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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 18675 departures within 24 hours and 67.63% were on time.
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Know your Ryanair flight compensation rights
Your right to compensation for delayed Ryanair flights is protected in many cases by European regulation EC 261, which has been incorporated into UK law as UK 261.
Compensation ranges between £220 and £520 per person, depending on flight distance. The amounts are set by EC 261 (and UK 261) regulations, so Ryanair can't offer you less.
EC 261 applies to all flights departing from the EU and EU-based airlines arriving at EU airports. Nearly all Ryanair flights are therefore covered by EC Regulation 261.
You're entitled to compensation for delays of 3+ hours, cancellations, and denied boarding on Ryanair flights, unless caused by extraordinary circumstances.
AirHelp supports your right to compensation and makes the claims process simple. Our assistance is risk-free – you pay nothing if we don’t win your compensation.
Ryanair flight delays today
How many Ryanair flights were delayed today?
Our data indicates that there were 27 Ryanair flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.
0.22% of domestic flights and 0.13% 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.
Compensation for delayed Ryanair flights
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.
Ryanair: flights cancelled today
How many Ryanair flights were cancelled today?
Recent data indicates that Ryanair has cleared 3413 within 24 hours.
22.24% of domestic flights and 17.61% 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.
Ryanair compensation for cancelled flights
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 extraordinary circumstances.
Find out more about your right to compensation for a cancelled flight here.
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?
| Itinerary | Covered by EC 261 |
|---|---|
| Flights departing from EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights from outside the EU to outside the EU | ❌ No |
How Much Ryanair 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 |
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: 18675
On-Time Flights: 12630
Punctuality Rate: approximately 67.63% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 27
Flight Cancellations: 3413
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
Date | Flight number | Airline | Route | Status | ||
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02/02/2026 | 21:15 | FR326 | Ryanair | Paphos (PFO) Athens (ATH) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 21:10 | FR6139 | Ryanair | Malaga (AGP) Rome (FCO) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 21:05 | FR1676 | Ryanair | Shannon (SNN) Edinburgh (EDI) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 21:00 | FR457 | Ryanair | Dublin (DUB) Leeds (LBA) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 21:00 | FR945 | Ryanair | Rome (FCO) Marseille (MRS) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 20:55 | FR9248 | Ryanair | Heraklion (HER) Thessaloniki (SKG) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 20:40 | FR3588 | Ryanair | Sandefjord (TRF) Milan (BGY) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 20:25 | FR6100 | Ryanair | Cagliari (CAG) Pisa (PSA) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 20:10 | FR9493 | Ryanair | Madrid (MAD) Pisa (PSA) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
02/02/2026 | 20:10 | FR5013 | Ryanair | Rabat (RBA) Malaga (AGP) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
- Cancelled
FR326
•Ryanair
Paphos
••Athens
PFO
ATH
Check Compensation02/02/2026
21:15
- Cancelled
FR6139
•Ryanair
Malaga
••Rome
AGP
FCO
Check Compensation02/02/2026
21:10
- Cancelled
FR1676
•Ryanair
Shannon
••Edinburgh
SNN
EDI
Check Compensation02/02/2026
21:05
- Cancelled
FR457
•Ryanair
Dublin
••Leeds
DUB
LBA
Check Compensation02/02/2026
21:00
- Cancelled
FR945
•Ryanair
Rome
••Marseille
FCO
MRS
Check Compensation02/02/2026
21:00
- Cancelled
FR9248
•Ryanair
Heraklion
••Thessaloniki
HER
SKG
Check Compensation02/02/2026
20:55
- Cancelled
FR3588
•Ryanair
Sandefjord
••Milan
TRF
BGY
Check Compensation02/02/2026
20:40
- Cancelled
FR6100
•Ryanair
Cagliari
••Pisa
CAG
PSA
Check Compensation02/02/2026
20:25
- Cancelled
FR9493
•Ryanair
Madrid
••Pisa
MAD
PSA
Check Compensation02/02/2026
20:10
- Cancelled
FR5013
•Ryanair
Rabat
••Malaga
RBA
AGP
Check Compensation02/02/2026
20:10
