Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Ryanair's liability is set out in its General Terms and Conditions of Carriage, with the EU and UK passenger rights rules for delays and cancellations. The help centre lists these main points.
EUR 250 / 400 / 600EU261 compensation by flight distance
2 hoursdelay on short flights after which care is owed
3 hoursdelay on longer flights after which care is owed
5 hoursdelay after which a refund is available
Delays, cancellations and compensation
- Care: after a delay of 2 hours or more (flights up to 1,500 km) or 3 hours or more (other flights over 1,500 km), you are entitled to meals and, if it runs overnight, a hotel and transfers.
- Compensation under EU261 is EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 depending on distance, and is not paid for reasons beyond Ryanair's control such as ATC strikes, bad weather or medical emergencies.
- Claims for compensation are made through Ryanair's compensation form, and the UK has its own Air Passenger Rights rules.
Lost property
- For items lost at the airport or on board, the help centre explains which party to contact depending on where you lost them.
Baggage
- Damaged or delayed baggage claims and the legal limits are covered in Ryanair's General Terms and Conditions of Carriage; read them before you travel.
Questions travellers ask us
How much compensation can I get?
EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 depending on distance, if eligible.
Where are the baggage limits?
In Ryanair's General Terms and Conditions of Carriage.
Baggage Allowance is an independent information site and is not part of Ryanair. Check the airline's own pages before you travel.
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