Wizz Air delayed flight:check up to €600 compensation
If your Wizz Air flight reached its final destination late, the arrival delay, distance and cause determine whether compensation, care and expense reimbursement are due.
Each case depends on the itinerary, final delay, cause and applicable rules. Compensation is never automatic.
A Wizz Air arrival delay of at least 3 hours may qualify
Where European passenger rules apply and Wizz Air is responsible, an arrival delay of three hours or more may entitle each passenger to €250, €400 or €600.
Two hours is mainly a threshold for airport care. Fixed compensation normally depends on the delay at the final destination.
How much can you claim from Wizz Air?
Where European fixed compensation applies, the amount mainly depends on distance.
A departure delay of three hours is not enough if time is recovered in the air. Final arrival is normally decisive.
How should a Wizz Air delay be calculated?
Review the facts before sending the claim.
Final arrival delay
Measure the delay when a door opens at the final destination, not only at departure.
Single booking
For connections, the flights should normally form one protected itinerary.
Reason for delay
Routine technical or operational issues are not automatically extraordinary.
Right to care
Meals, drinks, communications and sometimes a hotel may be required during the wait.
Keep the scheduled and actual times. On a protected connection, compare the planned and actual arrival at the final airport on the booking.
Keep each right separate
One disruption can create several requests supported by different evidence.
Fixed compensation
€250, €400 or €600 depending on distance and eligibility.
Ticket refund
The ticket price may be due in qualifying situations.
Rerouting
Alternative transport to the destination may have to be offered.
Care
Meals, hotel and transport may be due while waiting.
How should a Wizz Air delay be calculated?
Keep the scheduled and actual times. On a protected connection, compare the planned and actual arrival at the final airport on the booking.
Evidence to keep for Wizz Air
Booking confirmation
Reference, ticket and full itinerary.
Boarding passes
Original, replacement and connecting flights.
Wizz Air messages
Emails, texts and stated reason.
Actual times
Departure, arrival and door opening.
Itemised receipts
Necessary meals, hotel and transport.
Previous correspondence
Case number and replies received.
How to submit the request
Describe the journey
Date, flight number and final destination.
Classify the disruption
Delay, cancellation or involuntary refusal.
Attach evidence
Documents, messages and expenses.
Track the case
Keep copies and references for every exchange.
Relevant Fly Claim pages
Wizz Air FAQ
When does Wizz Air pay delay compensation?
Fixed compensation is generally assessed from a three-hour delay at the final destination. Care may be due earlier.
Is a two-hour delay enough?
It may trigger care rights, but does not automatically trigger fixed compensation.
Which arrival time counts?
Arrival is generally when at least one aircraft door opens and passengers can leave.
What if Wizz Air blames the weather?
Ask for the precise reason. Extraordinary circumstances may defeat compensation but not necessarily care rights.
Can I claim meals and a hotel?
Necessary, reasonable and documented costs may be recoverable if required care was not provided.
How much could I receive?
Depending on distance and eligibility, compensation may be €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
Ready to check your Wizz Air claim?
Enter the flight and provide supporting documents with no upfront cost.