Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Alicante — Haugesund

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Haugesund Airport (HAU) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

Delegate to our network of brokers and legal experts.

★★★★★ Free case study
Ryanair

Check my flight Ryanair

Get your compensation guaranteed by Regulation EC 261/2004.

100% secure process and GDPR compliant

EU-guaranteed compensation: Ryanair flight Alicante - Haugesund

Boarding denied on your Ryanair flight Alicante ✈ Haugesund? This happens to thousands every month. Fortunately: compensation is available.

Regulation 261/2004 is clear: for 2 378 km, Ryanair is bound by a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

The European Regulation EC 261/2004 is very strict regarding air passenger rights. The amount of fixed compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket, but only on the flight distance.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Alicante International Airport (ALC)
  • Arrival airport: Haugesund Airport (HAU)
  • Flight distance: 2 378 km (~2h58)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Unlike what {many think|Ryanair might suggest}, this payout doesn't depend on the fare. A €30 ticket gives the same rights as an €800 booking.

How to know if the flight Ryanair Alicante - Haugesund is eligible?

The 3-hour threshold is measured at the moment the aircraft doors are unlocked at Haugesund Airport. If the delay is confirmed and the disruption is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Ryanair owes you 400€.

If you had a connection are equally covered. If your first Ryanair segment Alicante→Haugesund leads to a missed connection, the total delay at your final destination counts.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Haugesund.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Alicante airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Ryanair (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Alicante, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

In practice, pilot strikes at Ryanair are situations where {compensation is almost certain|your chances of getting 400€ are high}. Experts know this and can use it for your case.

Important nuance: if the cancellation is directly attributable to ground services, Ryanair is exempted from the obligation to pay the 400€ compensation, while maintaining its duty of assistance.

What are your rights at Alicante airport in case of prolonged wait?

During those long hours in the terminal at Alicante International Airport, know that Ryanair has a legal obligation to ensure your comfort. This covers meals, but also the option to send emails free of charge.

Remember to request a delay certificate from Ryanair staff at Alicante International Airport. This document constitutes key evidence for your claim if you need to prove the delay.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

The registered letter and collecting evidence of the delay at Haugesund Airport (delay certificate) are mandatory requirements to challenge {the airline|Ryanair}.

Avoid the tedious paperwork on Ryanair's website. Choose a specialist platform to secure your 400€ indemnity. For a medium-haul, the 400€ stake fully justifies professional help.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Airlines like Ryanair sometimes prioritise cases handled by law firms to avoid additional costs. Medium-haul cases have a standard processing timeline.

A collective action on the Ryanair flight from Alicante can also be a way to {get your funds|recover your 400€} faster.

What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?

It is not uncommon for Ryanair's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Alicante - Haugesund

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Ryanair flight from Alicante to Haugesund?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between ALC and HAU being 2 378 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Ryanair?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
Start my claim
100% secure process and GDPR compliant