Lufthansa Africa Flights EU261 — Quick Answer
Lufthansa (LH) operates 12+ African destinations from Frankfurt and Munich. German EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €400–€600 by distance. SÖP free ADR available. 3-year German limitation period.
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Fill in the form below to find out if you can claim up to EUR 600 for a delayed or cancelled flight. No upfront cost - you pay only if you win.
Filing the Claim
File at lufthansa.com under EU Regulation 261/2004. SÖP free binding ADR. 3-year German limitation. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which African cities does Lufthansa serve?
12+ destinations from Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC): North Africa (Cairo, Tunis, Algiers, Casablanca codeshare), West Africa (Lagos, Accra, Abuja, Dakar codeshare), Central Africa (Yaoundé/Douala via Brussels Airlines), East Africa (Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Addis Ababa codeshare), Southern Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town seasonal, Windhoek). Discover Airlines (LH Group) extends network.
How much for a Lufthansa Africa delay?
Distance-based: €400 medium-haul (1,500-3,500 km — North Africa). €600 long-haul (over 3,500 km — Sub-Saharan Africa). Most LH African routes are €600 long-haul (Lagos ~5,000 km, Nairobi ~6,300 km, JNB ~8,800 km, WDH ~7,850 km from Frankfurt).
Are LH Africa flights covered both directions?
Yes — both. Lufthansa is German EU. EU261 protects passengers on both Frankfurt/Munich departures AND Africa-Germany return legs. Compensation is independent of departure airport.
How to file a Lufthansa EU261 claim?
File at lufthansa.com — 'EU261 compensation' form. Cite EU Regulation 261/2004 and the 3+ hour arrival delay. Wait 4-8 weeks. If rejected, escalate to LBA (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) or use SÖP (Schlichtungsstelle für den öffentlichen Personenverkehr) — Germany's free, binding ADR scheme. 3-year German limitation period.
Why use SÖP for Lufthansa claims?
SÖP is free, binding on the airline (if both parties accept), and typically resolves within 3 months. It's much faster than court action and Lufthansa is a SÖP member. For German departures or EU261 cases on a German carrier, SÖP is often the most efficient escalation path after airline rejection.
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