London to Hurghada Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for a London–Hurghada delay?

London to Hurghada (HRG) is approximately 3,900 km — long-haul tier (over 3,500 km). Under UK261, compensation is £520 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation with less than 14 days' notice. This is the highest UK261 compensation tier. The UK has a 6-year limitation period.

Does UK261 apply to TUI flights from London to Hurghada?

Yes. TUI Airways is a UK-registered carrier. UK261 applies to TUI flights both from London to Hurghada and from Hurghada back to London. If your Hurghada → London TUI flight arrived 3+ hours late, you are entitled to £520. TUI is one of the largest operators on UK–Hurghada routes. Note: TUI sometimes offers holiday vouchers as compensation — you are entitled to cash instead.

Are charter flights to Hurghada covered by UK261?

Yes. UK261 applies to charter flights exactly the same as scheduled flights. EU Regulation 261/2004 Article 15 explicitly prohibits derogating from passengers' rights, meaning charter operators cannot exclude or limit UK261 rights through booking terms. TUI, Jet2, and other charter airlines operating from UK airports must comply with UK261 on Hurghada routes.

My Hurghada return flight was delayed overnight — what care rights do I have?

For delays exceeding 2 hours at Hurghada (your departure airport), you are entitled to Article 9 care rights: meals and refreshments proportionate to the waiting time, 2 free phone calls or emails, and hotel accommodation plus transport if an overnight stay is required. These care rights exist even if the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances — unlike flat-rate compensation, care rights are almost always payable.

Ryanair doesn't fly to Hurghada — which UK airlines do?

Major UK operators to Hurghada include: TUI Airways (from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports), easyJet (seasonal from Gatwick and Luton), Jet2 (from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and others), and Thomson (now TUI). EgyptAir also flies from London Heathrow. All these carriers are subject to UK261 on their London/UK departure flights.