Delayed or cancelled flight from Bristol?
Every flight from Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Bristol (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 331 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 524 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 459 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,180 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,382 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,641 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,466 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,650 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,488 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,427 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,557 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,200 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 2,842 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 2,815 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,654 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,082 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 2,965 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,067 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,651 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,393 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,814 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,799 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 Bristol covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Bristol, 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 Bristol?
£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 Bristol?
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.