Delayed or cancelled flight from Edinburgh?
Every flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 336 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 666 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 869 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,677 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,878 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 2,145 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,976 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 2,133 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,956 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,931 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,934 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,341 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 3,276 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 3,259 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 3,110 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 3,312 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 3,216 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 4,355 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,778 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,225 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 6,691 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,684 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 Edinburgh covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?
£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 Edinburgh?
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.