Delayed or cancelled flight from London Southend?
Every flight from London Southend Airport (SEN) 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 London Southend (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 514 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 291 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 314 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,147 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,346 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,706 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,481 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,756 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,614 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,413 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,395 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 965 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 2,986 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 2,951 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,782 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 2,869 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 2,757 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 3,871 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,422 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,612 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 7,041 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 8,027 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 London Southend covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing London Southend, 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 London Southend?
£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 London Southend?
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.