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 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.

  • To find out more about Ryanair punctuality

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.

Delayed or cancelled flight with Ryanair? Find out if you're owed up to £520 in compensation


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.

  • To learn more about Ryanair punctuality

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.

Claim up to £520 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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?

ItineraryCovered 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?

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

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

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Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

02/02/2026

21:15

FR326

Ryanair

Paphos (PFO)

Athens (ATH)

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02/02/2026

21:10

FR6139

Ryanair

Malaga (AGP)

Rome (FCO)

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02/02/2026

21:05

FR1676

Ryanair

Shannon (SNN)

Edinburgh (EDI)

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02/02/2026

21:00

FR457

Ryanair

Dublin (DUB)

Leeds (LBA)

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02/02/2026

21:00

FR945

Ryanair

Rome (FCO)

Marseille (MRS)

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02/02/2026

20:55

FR9248

Ryanair

Heraklion (HER)

Thessaloniki (SKG)

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02/02/2026

20:40

FR3588

Ryanair

Sandefjord (TRF)

Milan (BGY)

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02/02/2026

20:25

FR6100

Ryanair

Cagliari (CAG)

Pisa (PSA)

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02/02/2026

20:10

FR9493

Ryanair

Madrid (MAD)

Pisa (PSA)

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02/02/2026

20:10

FR5013

Ryanair

Rabat (RBA)

Malaga (AGP)

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  • FR326

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Paphos

    Athens

    PFO

    ATH

    02/02/2026

    21:15

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  • FR6139

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Malaga

    Rome

    AGP

    FCO

    02/02/2026

    21:10

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  • FR1676

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Shannon

    Edinburgh

    SNN

    EDI

    02/02/2026

    21:05

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  • FR457

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Dublin

    Leeds

    DUB

    LBA

    02/02/2026

    21:00

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  • FR945

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Rome

    Marseille

    FCO

    MRS

    02/02/2026

    21:00

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  • FR9248

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Heraklion

    Thessaloniki

    HER

    SKG

    02/02/2026

    20:55

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  • FR3588

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Sandefjord

    Milan

    TRF

    BGY

    02/02/2026

    20:40

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  • FR6100

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Cagliari

    Pisa

    CAG

    PSA

    02/02/2026

    20:25

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  • FR9493

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Madrid

    Pisa

    MAD

    PSA

    02/02/2026

    20:10

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  • FR5013

    Ryanair

    Cancelled

    Rabat

    Malaga

    RBA

    AGP

    02/02/2026

    20:10

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