Air France Africa Flights EU261 — Quick Answer
Air France (AF) operates 30+ African destinations from Paris. French EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €250–€600 by distance. 5-year French limitation period (longest in the EU).
Check if your flight qualifies for compensation
Fill in the form below to find out if you can claim up to EUR 600 for a delayed or cancelled flight. No upfront cost - you pay only if you win.
Filing the Claim
File at airfrance.fr under EU Regulation 261/2004. 5-year French limitation. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which African cities does Air France serve?
30+ destinations from Paris CDG/ORY: North Africa (Casablanca, Algiers, Tunis, Cairo, Marrakech), West Africa (Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako, Conakry, Accra, Lagos, Cotonou, Lomé, Ouagadougou, Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville, Niamey, Libreville, Malabo), Central/East Africa (Douala, Yaoundé, Kinshasa, Bangui, Nairobi, Antananarivo, N'Djamena, Khartoum), Southern Africa (Johannesburg, Réunion seasonal). Major French diaspora and business focus.
How much for an Air France Africa delay?
Distance-based: €250 short-haul (under 1,500 km — France-Algeria/Morocco border). €400 medium-haul (1,500-3,500 km — most North Africa). €600 long-haul (over 3,500 km — Sub-Saharan Africa). Most AF African routes are €600 long-haul (West/Central/East/Southern Africa from Paris).
Are AF Africa flights covered both directions?
Yes — both. Air France is French EU. EU261 protects passengers on both Paris departures AND Africa-Paris return legs. Compensation is independent of departure airport.
How to file an AF EU261 claim?
File at airfrance.fr — 'EU261 compensation' form. Cite EU Regulation 261/2004 and the 3+ hour arrival delay. Wait 4-8 weeks. If rejected, escalate to DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) — France's NEB. France has the EU's longest standard limitation period: 5 years from the flight date.
Why is Air France strong in Francophone Africa?
Historical, linguistic, and economic ties. Many former French colonies in West/Central Africa rely on Air France as the main long-haul European link. Major business and diaspora traffic. Strong codeshares with Air Sénégal, Air Côte d'Ivoire, RAM. Both directions on AF metal = both ways covered under EU261.
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