Delayed or cancelled flight from Cardiff?
Every flight from Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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 Cardiff (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 300 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 566 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 496 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,197 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,399 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,639 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,474 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,640 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,473 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,440 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,593 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,244 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 2,822 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 2,797 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,638 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,124 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 3,006 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,106 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,695 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,351 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,771 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,755 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 Cardiff covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Cardiff, 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 Cardiff?
£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 Cardiff?
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.