How long does a flight have to be delayed before compensation?
If you have been delayed for more than five hours and no longer wish to travel then you are entitled to a refund. If you are a transfer passenger and missed your connection flight because your first flight was delayed, you are also entitled to a flight back to your original departure point.
Can I claim if my flight is delayed by 1 hour?
If it's the airlines fault, then you are eligible for a compensation. On the other hand, if the delay is caused by unforeseen extraordinary circumstances out of the airline's control, such as strikes, bad weather, technical faults, etc., then you can't claim a compensation.
How long does a flight have to be delayed for compensation UK?
As long as your flight was delayed by three hours or more, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. The following table explains exactly how much flight delay compensation you could be entitled to.