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EU261 Compensation Claim Against Ryanair

Generate a legally sound complaint letter to Ryanair. Possible compensation of up to 600 EUR under EU Regulation 261/2004 for delays, cancellations or denied boarding.

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Ryanair Contact Details

Complaint Email

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Contact Page

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Postal Address

Ryanair DAC, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Which arbitration body is responsible for Ryanair?

Ryanair takes part in the conciliation scheme run by the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr.

A conciliation proposal only becomes binding once both sides accept it. Going to court remains possible either way.

Before that you must raise the claim directly with the airline and allow it two months to respond — unless it has already rejected the claim.

Go to the arbitration body

These are the German conciliation bodies. Other EU countries have their own competent bodies. Overview of conciliation bodies in the EU

Member list of the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr, as of 1 July 2026.

Compensation Amounts for Ryanair

Compensation depends on the flight distance and is 250, 400 or 600 euros.

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Per EU Regulation 261/2004. Applies to delays of 3+ hours, cancellations or denied boarding.

How to submit a claim to Ryanair

These details come from what Ryanair publishes itself and from the European Commission's list of national enforcement bodies.

Common grounds for rejection

Grounds on which Ryanair typically turns claims down:

  • air traffic control restrictions
  • a blanket standard reply with no reference to the specific flight

How to Claim Compensation from Ryanair

1

Enter Flight Details

Provide flight number, date and airports.

2

Describe the Problem

Select delay, cancellation or denied boarding.

3

Generate Letter

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4

Send Your Letter

Download the letter as PDF and send it to Ryanair.

Popular Ryanair routes

DUB–BER · DUB–FRA · DUB–MUC

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryanair

May I be entitled to compensation from Ryanair?
If your Ryanair flight was delayed by at least 3 hours, cancelled, or you were denied boarding, you may be entitled to up to 600 EUR compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
How do I file a complaint with Ryanair?
You can contact Ryanair directly or through their contact page. Alternatively, we generate a legally sound complaint letter from just EUR 10.
How long does Ryanair take to respond?
There is no single EU-wide response deadline — in practice most airlines reply within a few weeks. If Ryanair does not respond or rejects your claim, you can escalate to the relevant national enforcement body or an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) entity. How long you have to wait first depends on the country: eight weeks in the UK, two months in Germany, 30 days in Poland.
Does EU261 apply to Ryanair flights outside the EU?
EU261 applies to all flights departing from the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland — regardless of which airline operates them. For flights from a third country into the EU, it applies only if the operating airline holds an operating licence from one of those states. What counts is that licence, not the company's headquarters — for groups with several airlines the two can differ. Ryanair holds such a licence, so flights into the EU are covered as well.
What does the complaint letter service cost?
Our service costs a flat fee from EUR 10 per letter — no success fee, no hidden costs. For comparison: AirHelp charges 35% + 15% and Flightright up to 52% of your compensation.
Which arbitration body is responsible for Ryanair?
Ryanair takes part in the conciliation scheme run by the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr. You can apply for conciliation there once you have raised the claim directly with the airline and allowed it two months to respond. A conciliation proposal only becomes binding if both sides accept it; going to court remains possible.

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All information without guarantee. This does not constitute legal advice.