Delayed or cancelled flight from Belfast City?
Every flight from Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 Belfast City (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 135 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 749 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 850 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,593 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,795 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,998 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,860 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,964 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,778 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,833 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,947 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,450 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 3,079 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 3,066 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,922 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,401 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 3,296 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,420 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,910 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,101 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,552 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,543 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 Belfast City covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Belfast City, 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 Belfast City?
£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 Belfast City?
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.