Delayed or cancelled flight from Aberdeen?
Every flight from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) is covered by UK261, whichever airline you flew with. If you arrived 3 or more hours late, were cancelled at short notice or were bumped, you may be owed up to £520 per passenger.
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| Destination | Distance | From Aberdeen (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 492 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 703 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 964 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,795 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,995 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 2,288 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 2,107 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 2,285 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 2,110 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 2,055 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,996 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,336 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 3,433 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 3,416 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 3,266 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,311 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 3,223 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,370 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,736 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,267 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,744 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,738 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
Per passenger, for arrivals 3+ hours late (long-haul: 4+ hours; half if 3 to 4 hours), short-notice cancellations and involuntary denied boarding, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
How to claim
- Check your flight with our free checker: it works out the distance, which law applies and the amount.
- Claim directly from the airline (see our airline guides for where to send it). You keep 100%.
- Escalate after 8 weeks if needed: see what to do if your claim is rejected.
Questions
Is every flight from Aberdeen covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Aberdeen, on any airline, is covered by UK261 if it arrives 3 or more hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or you are bumped against your will.
How much compensation can I get for a delayed flight from Aberdeen?
£220 for flights up to 1,500 km (such as to Dublin, Amsterdam or Paris), £350 for 1,500 to 3,500 km (most of Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Canaries), and £520 for over 3,500 km if you arrive 4 or more hours late (£260 if 3 to 4 hours). Per passenger.
What about the flight back to Aberdeen?
Return flights from the EU are covered by EU261 on any airline. Return flights from outside the UK and EU (for example Turkey, Egypt, Dubai or the USA) are only covered if you flew with a UK or EU airline.
Important: DelayOwed is a self-help guidance tool, not a law firm or claims company, and is not affiliated with any airline. Airline names are used only to describe which flights this guide covers.