Delayed or cancelled flight from Berlin Brandenburg?
Every flight departing Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin BrandenburgWhat flights from Berlin Brandenburg to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 961 km | €250 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 950 km | €250 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 906 km | €250 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 947 km | €250 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 1,063 km | €250 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 1,033 km | €250 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 1,116 km | €250 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 1,165 km | €250 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 1,228 km | €250 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 1,041 km | €250 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 1,324 km | €250 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 1,001 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 Germany
- 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 Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), the national enforcement body for Germany, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: court claims in Germany must usually be started within 3 years (Runs to the end of the third calendar year after the flight.). Claim as early as you can. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Berlin Brandenburg covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Berlin Brandenburg 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 Berlin Brandenburg 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 Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), the national enforcement body for Germany. 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.