Delayed or cancelled flight from London Stansted?
Every flight from London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 Stansted (UK261) | Flight back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | 470 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 313 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 359 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Barcelona (BCN) | 1,186 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 1,385 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,731 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Alicante (ALC) | 1,514 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Faro (FAO) | 1,774 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 1,628 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 1,450 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) | 1,442 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Prague (PRG) | 1,000 km | £220 | €250 (EU261, any airline) |
| Tenerife South (TFS) | 2,997 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Gran Canaria (LPA) | 2,964 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Lanzarote (ACE) | 2,796 km | £350 | €400 (EU261, any airline) |
| Antalya (AYT) | 2,911 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dalaman (DLM) | 2,800 km | £350 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Hurghada (HRG) | 3,917 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Dubai (DXB) | 5,460 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| New York JFK (JFK) | 5,571 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Orlando (MCO) | 7,002 km | £520 | UK261 only on a UK or EU airline |
| Cancún (CUN) | 7,989 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 Stansted covered by UK261?
Yes. Every flight departing London Stansted, 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 Stansted?
£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 Stansted?
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.