How Much EU261 for an Air Algérie Delay? Quick Answer
€250 / £220 short-haul (most France-Algeria, under 1,500 km). €400 / £350 medium-haul (UK/Northern Europe-Algeria, 1,500-3,500 km). Only EU/UK departures covered.
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Compensation by Distance
- €250 / £220: Paris-Algiers (~1,400 km), Marseille-Algiers (~720 km), Lyon-Algiers (~1,250 km).
- €400 / £350: London-Algiers (~1,800 km), Brussels-Algiers (~1,750 km), Frankfurt-Algiers (~1,800 km).
Filing the Claim
File at airalgerie.dz citing EU261/UK261. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for a Paris-Algiers delay on Air Algérie?
€250 short-haul. CDG-ALG is ~1,400 km — under the 1,500 km short-haul threshold. Family of four: €1,000. Reduced by 50% if rerouted within 4 hours of original arrival.
How much for a London-Algiers delay on Air Algérie?
£350 medium-haul (UK261). LHR-ALG is ~1,800 km — in the 1,500-3,500 km tier. Family of four: £1,400.
How much for a Marseille-Algiers delay on Air Algérie?
€250 short-haul. MRS-ALG is ~720 km. Family of four: €1,000.
What about Algiers-Paris return?
NOT covered. Air Algérie is non-EU. Return flights from Algiers/Oran/Constantine to EU/UK on AH are not protected. Choose Air France, Transavia France, or ASL Airlines for both-way protection.
How to claim?
File at airalgerie.dz citing EU Regulation 261/2004 and the EU/UK departure airport. Wait 4-8 weeks. Escalate to France DGAC if rejected. France has 5-year limitation period. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
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