Delayed or cancelled flight from Kraków?
Every flight departing Kraków (KRK) 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 KrakówWhat flights from Kraków to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 1,427 km | €250 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 1,410 km | €250 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1,379 km | €250 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1,420 km | €250 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 1,556 km | €400 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 1,515 km | €400 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 1,584 km | €400 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 1,671 km | €400 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 1,734 km | €400 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 1,545 km | €400 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 1,825 km | €400 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 1,489 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 Poland
- 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 Passengers’ Rights Ombudsman, Civil Aviation Authority (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego), the national enforcement body for Poland, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: national law sets it; claim within a year to be safe. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Kraków covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Kraków 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 Kraków 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 Passengers’ Rights Ombudsman, Civil Aviation Authority (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego), the national enforcement body for Poland. 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.