Flight to Sharm el-Sheikh Delayed — EU261 Compensation Guide
Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is a major European holiday destination. TUI, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Transavia, Condor, easyJet Holidays — all EU/UK carriers, covered both directions. €400 from Central Europe; €600 from UK / Northern Europe.
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Distance and Amount
- London → SSH: ~3,900 km → €600 / £520 long-haul.
- Frankfurt → SSH: ~3,200 km → €400 medium-haul.
- Stockholm/Helsinki → SSH: ~4,000+ km → €600.
Filing the Claim
File at the operating carrier's site. Cite EU261/2004 or UK261. Use ClaimWinger if rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for a Sharm el-Sheikh delay?
Distance varies by EU origin: London → SSH (~3,900 km) = £520 / €600 long-haul. Frankfurt → SSH (~3,200 km) = €400 medium-haul. Vienna → SSH (~2,800 km) = €400. Stockholm → SSH (~4,000+ km) = €600. Family of four amounts ~A€1,600–€2,400 (depending on tier).
Are Sharm UK flights all UK261?
Yes — flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Edinburgh on TUI, easyJet, Jet2, BA all triggered UK261. £520 long-haul tier (LON/MAN to SSH > 3,500 km).
Was Sharm closed for some airlines?
Following the 2015 incident, several EU carriers suspended Sharm operations. TUI, easyJet and others have since resumed. Check current operator status. EU261 applies whenever flights operate.
EgyptAir on Sharm route?
EgyptAir non-EU — covered only on EU/UK departures. Frankfurt → SSH on EgyptAir = covered. SSH → Frankfurt on EgyptAir = NOT covered. Choose Lufthansa or EU charter carriers for both-way.
How to file from the UK?
File at the airline's website (tui.co.uk, easyjet.com, jet2.com). Reference UK Regulation 261/2004. Wait 4–8 weeks. Escalate to UK CAA or CEDR if rejected. UK has the longest limitation period: 6 years.
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