Flight to Hurghada Delayed — EU261 for Holiday Flights
Hurghada (HRG) is the biggest EU261 Africa volume — millions of European holidaymakers per year. Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, TUI, Condor, Corendon — all EU/UK carriers, covered both directions. €400 from Central Europe; €600 from Northern Europe / UK (long-haul tier).
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Hurghada Distances and Compensation
- London → HRG: ~3,800 km — €600 / £520 long-haul.
- Manchester → HRG: ~3,950 km — £520.
- Berlin / Frankfurt / Munich → HRG: ~3,000–3,200 km — €400 medium-haul.
- Vienna → HRG: ~2,750 km — €400.
- Amsterdam / Brussels → HRG: ~3,500 km — €400/€600 boundary.
- Stockholm / Helsinki → HRG: ~4,000+ km — €600.
Carriers Serving Hurghada
Predominantly EU/UK charter and LCC: TUI fly (DE/UK/BE/NL), Condor (DE), Corendon (NL/DE), Eurowings, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, SunExpress (TK joint-venture, but EU departures covered). EgyptAir non-EU.
Filing the Claim
File with operating carrier; cite EU261/2004. SÖP (Germany) is a fast, binding, free ADR option for German departures. UK CAA / CEDR for UK. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation for a Hurghada delay?
€400 from Central Europe (Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Brussels) — distance ~3,150 km, medium-haul tier. €600 from Northern Europe and UK (London, Manchester, Stockholm) — over 3,500 km, long-haul tier. UK261: £350 medium-haul, £520 long-haul.
Are all charter carriers EU/UK?
Yes — Ryanair (Irish), easyJet (UK + Austrian), TUI (multiple EU subsidiaries), Condor (German), Corendon (Dutch), Eurowings (German), Jet2 (UK). All covered both directions under EU261/UK261.
EgyptAir on the Hurghada route?
EgyptAir flies to Hurghada from some EU cities. Non-EU carrier — covered only on EU departures. Frankfurt → HRG on EgyptAir = covered. HRG → Frankfurt return on EgyptAir = NOT covered. Choose Lufthansa or charter EU carriers for both-way protection.
Holiday package — does EU261 still apply?
Yes. The regulation covers all flights regardless of how they're sold. Whether bought as a TUI/Jet2/easyJet Holidays package or a stand-alone ticket, EU261/UK261 applies. The operating airline owes compensation directly.
How to file from Germany?
Most Hurghada traffic is German. File with the operating carrier; cite EU Regulation 261/2004. If rejected, escalate to LBA (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) or use SÖP (Schlichtungsstelle für den öffentlichen Personenverkehr) — Germany's free ADR scheme. 3-year German limitation period.
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