How Much EU261 for an EgyptAir Delay? Quick Answer
€400 / £350 medium-haul (most Europe-Cairo, 1,500-3,500 km). €600 / £520 long-haul (Northern Europe-Cairo, over 3,500 km). Only EU/UK departures covered — return from Cairo NOT covered.
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Compensation by Distance
- €400 / £350: Frankfurt-CAI (~3,000 km), Rome-CAI (~2,150 km), Vienna-CAI (~2,500 km), Madrid-CAI (~3,400 km).
- €600 / £520: London-CAI (~3,500 km — boundary), Stockholm-CAI (~3,800 km), Paris-CAI (~3,200 km — boundary).
Filing the Claim
File at egyptair.com citing EU261/UK261 and the EU/UK departure airport. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for a Frankfurt-Cairo delay on EgyptAir?
€400 medium-haul. Frankfurt-Cairo is ~3,000 km — in the 1,500-3,500 km medium-haul tier. Family of four: €1,600. Reduced by 50% if rerouted within 4 hours of original arrival.
How much for a London-Cairo delay on EgyptAir?
£520 long-haul (UK261). London-Cairo is ~3,500 km — boundary, but typically airlines pay the long-haul tier. Family of four: £2,080.
How much for a Rome-Cairo delay on EgyptAir?
€400 medium-haul. Rome-Cairo is ~2,150 km — in the 1,500-3,500 km tier. Family of four: €1,600.
What about Cairo-Frankfurt return?
NOT covered. EgyptAir is non-EU. Return flights from Cairo to EU/UK on EgyptAir are not protected. Choose Lufthansa, BA, KLM, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, or any EU/UK carrier for both-way protection.
How to claim?
File at egyptair.com citing EU Regulation 261/2004 and the EU/UK departure airport. Wait 4-8 weeks. Escalate to the NEB of the departure country if rejected. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
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