Delayed at Cardiff?
You're owed money.
If your flight departed from Cardiff Airport (CWL) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing Cardiff Airport.
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Delayed on one of these routes? Check your compensation.
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Enter your flight number and date from Cardiff Airport. Our system instantly checks if EC 261/2004 applies to your disruption.
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Money lands in your account. Average payout: €318. Only pay if you win — 35% service fee, zero upfront.
How much is Cardiff Airport owed you?
The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.
Any flight departing from Cardiff Airport to a destination in or out of the EU — as long as it's EU-regulated.
You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries. Don't leave money on the table.
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Delayed flights. Real compensation.
Cardiff Airport serves Wales and South West England with around 6 daily flights to 6 destinations, including routes to Amsterdam, Alicante, Dublin, and Tenerife. As Wales's only international airport, Cardiff plays an important symbolic and practical role for the region. The airport handles a mix of leisure and business traffic, with TUI among key operators. Should your flight from Cardiff be significantly delayed or cancelled on a qualifying EU-operated route, you may be entitled to up to €600 in compensation under EC 261/2004.
When can you claim?
If your flight from Cardiff Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.
Cancellations from Cardiff Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.
If you were bumped at Cardiff Airport due to an overbooked flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.
In most EU countries, you can claim compensation for disrupted Cardiff Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.