Wizz Air flight delay compensation: claim up to €600
Wizz Air is one of Europe's largest low-cost carriers, flying extensively across Central and Eastern Europe. As a Hungarian and therefore EU airline, its flights fall under EU261, so a delayed or cancelled Wizz Air flight can entitle you to a fixed cash payout. Here is what you can claim.
By the Libravo editorial team · Updated 14 June 2026
Is Wizz Air covered by EU261?
Yes. Wizz Air is an EU (Hungarian) carrier, so EU261 covers its flights departing any EU or EEA airport and flights into the EU on Wizz Air aircraft. Flights departing the UK fall under UK261 instead. A three-hour-plus arrival delay caused by something within the airline's control is generally claimable.
How much is Wizz Air compensation?
It depends on distance: €250 up to 1,500 km, €400 between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 over 3,500 km. Because Wizz Air flies many longer cross-Europe routes, €400 claims are common. UK departures use the UK261 amounts of £220, £350 and £520.
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Cancelled Wizz Air flight
A cancellation with less than 14 days notice can entitle you to compensation plus your choice of a refund or re-routing. With at least 14 days notice, compensation is not due, but you still have the right to a refund or an alternative flight.
When Wizz Air can refuse
Extraordinary circumstances outside the airline's control — severe weather, air-traffic-control strikes, security or political events — exempt Wizz Air from paying compensation. Most technical and staffing problems are within its control and remain claimable.
How to claim from Wizz Air
Claim in writing via Wizz Air's customer-relations channel, quoting Regulation (EC) 261/2004 and the amount owed, and keep records. If you are refused or ignored, escalate for free to the national enforcement body in the country of departure, or to the CAA or an ADR scheme for UK flights.
How long do you have to claim?
The limit varies by country — often about three years, and up to six years for UK departures.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I claim from Wizz Air?
€250 to €600 depending on distance under EU261, or £220 to £520 under UK261 for UK departures. The amount is fixed by law.
Does Wizz Air pay for a 3 hour delay?
Yes, if you reached your final destination three or more hours late and the cause was within the airline's control.
Is Wizz Air an EU airline?
Yes, Wizz Air is headquartered in Hungary, so its EU and EEA departures are covered by EU261.
Is claiming from Wizz Air free?
Yes. Claiming directly costs nothing and you keep the full payout. Claims services are optional and charge only on success.
Ready to claim?
Use our free step-by-step guide with a claim-letter template, or check your flight first.
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General information based on Regulation (EC) 261/2004 and its UK retained version, not legal advice. Libravo is not affiliated with any airline.