Delayed or cancelled flight from Belfast International?
Every flight from Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 International (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 137 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 771 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 869 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,606 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,808 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 2,003 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,870 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,966 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,779 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,845 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,967 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,473 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 3,075 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 3,063 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,920 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,423 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 3,318 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,441 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,932 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,078 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,530 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,521 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 International covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Belfast International, 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 International?
£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 International?
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.