Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Edinburgh — Kaunas

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kaunas International Airport (KUN) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Obtain your Ryanair flight compensation for Edinburgh - Kaunas

From Edinburgh Airport, your departure with Ryanair to Kaunas didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against airlines.

Your compensation amount doesn't depend on the ticket price. Only the distance of 1 723 km dictates the indemnity under EU law.

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: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
  • Arrival airport: Kaunas International Airport (KUN)
  • Flight distance: 1 723 km (~2h09)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

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How to know if the flight Ryanair Edinburgh - Kaunas is eligible?

In practice, to be eligible, your actual arrival at Kaunas International Airport must have occurred at least 180 minutes behind the original timetable.

The 400€ fixed payout is owed individually. For a couple: every passenger can claim {the same amount|400€}. At this intermediate tier, the per-passenger indemnity is substantial.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

If your Ryanair flight from Edinburgh Airport was disrupted due to an employee strike, you are entitled to {legal compensation|the 400€ payout}.

In every scenario, close examination of records will establish whether the conditions were genuinely exceptional. On a medium-haul, rerouting alternatives often exist.

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

Here is what Ryanair owes you during a prolonged wait at Edinburgh Airport: drinks and snacks proportionate to the delay, the ability to call or email, and accommodation if an overnight stay is needed.

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

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

Be methodical: photograph the departure boards at Edinburgh Airport showing the delay, save meal and taxi invoices and record exact times.

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

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to Ryanair's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

The advantage of outsourcing your case to a specialist service is that they can accelerate the process through automated legal notices and the constant threat of court action.

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 effective. Medium-haul cases typically fall under the main civil court.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Edinburgh - Kaunas

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 Edinburgh to Kaunas?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between EDI and KUN being 1 723 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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