Delayed or cancelled flight from Athens?
Every flight departing Athens (ATH) 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 AthensWhat flights from Athens to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 2,427 km | €400 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 2,393 km | €400 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 2,408 km | €400 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 2,443 km | €400 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 2,637 km | €400 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 2,557 km | €400 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 2,562 km | €400 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 2,848 km | €400 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 2,899 km | €400 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 2,704 km | €400 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 2,932 km | €400 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 2,553 km | €400 |
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 Greece
- 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 Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the national enforcement body for Greece, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: national law sets it; claim within a year to be safe. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Athens covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Athens 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 Athens 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 Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the national enforcement body for Greece. 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.