Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Dublin — Gran Canaria

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Complete guide: Ryanair compensation Dublin - Gran Canaria

The route DUB - LPA by Ryanair was disrupted? Whatever the cause, you could qualify for financial compensation.

With 2 931 km between Dublin Airport and Gran Canaria Airport, EU regulation grants you a fixed indemnity of 400€ per passenger.

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: Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Arrival airport: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
  • Flight distance: 2 931 km (~3h40)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is by no means a commercial courtesy from Ryanair, but a binding duty that applies to all flights subject to the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Ryanair Dublin - Gran Canaria is eligible?

Distinguish between fare reimbursement and statutory indemnity! Even if Ryanair proposes a voucher for your Dublin - Gran Canaria flight, you can still claim the cash sum of 400€ guaranteed by the regulation.

What many don't know: you have up to 5 years to submit your request against Ryanair for the Dublin-Gran Canaria flight. Don't think it's too late even after several months.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

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The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's Ryanair's employees}, {you're entitled to 400€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

Most travellers are unaware that Ryanair is obliged to provide them meals, drinks and communications from the first hours at Dublin Airport. It's a right, not a favour.

The full package of assistance includes: refreshments, hot meals if the delay warrants it, two free communications, and accommodation plus transfers if the flight is postponed. Everything paid by Ryanair.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

The battle to recover 400€ from Ryanair starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Ryanair doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

By entrusting your DUB-LPA case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

The facts speak clearly: on average, a passenger without assistance takes over 120 days to recover their 400€ from Ryanair. With an expert, this drops to 4 to 8 weeks.

Obtaining 400€ has never been easier thanks to integration between recovery services and Ryanair's databases.

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

The initial rejection from Ryanair must not make you give up. In most cases, passenger services invoke "weather" by default to gauge the traveller's persistence.

The Civil Aviation Authority or its European counterparts can be bureaucratic. A direct court claim against Ryanair is often more impactful. Medium-haul cases typically fall under the main civil court.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Dublin - Gran Canaria

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 Dublin to Gran Canaria?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between DUB and LPA being 2 931 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.
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