Delayed or cancelled flight from Amsterdam Schiphol?
Every flight departing Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is covered by EU261, on any airline. If your flight home arrived 3 or more hours late, was cancelled at short notice or you were bumped, you may be owed up to €600 per passenger.
Check my flight from Amsterdam SchipholWhat flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 370 km | €250 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 364 km | €250 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 313 km | €250 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 354 km | €250 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 487 km | €250 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 442 km | €250 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 524 km | €250 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 666 km | €250 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 718 km | €250 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 522 km | €250 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 771 km | €250 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 416 km | €250 |
Per passenger, for arrivals 3+ hours late, short-notice cancellations and involuntary denied boarding, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. The flight out from the UK is covered by UK261 instead: see our UK airport pages.
Claiming for a flight from Netherlands
- Who to claim from: the airline that operated the flight, even if you booked through a tour operator. See our airline guides.
- If the airline says no: complain to Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT), the national enforcement body for Netherlands, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: court claims in Netherlands must usually be started within 2 years. Claim as early as you can. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Amsterdam Schiphol covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Amsterdam Schiphol is covered by EU261, whichever airline you flew with, including Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI. You're owed compensation if you arrived 3 or more hours late, were cancelled at short notice or were bumped, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
How much can I get for a delayed flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to the UK?
It depends on the distance: €250 up to 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500 to 3,500 km, and €600 for longer flights (€300 if 3 to 4 hours late). The table on this page shows the amount for each UK airport. Airlines often pay UK customers the equivalent in pounds.
Where do I complain if the airline won't pay?
After 8 weeks, complain to Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT), the national enforcement body for Netherlands. If you flew with a UK airline you can also use its UK ADR scheme, or go to court.
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.