Delayed at Terceira?
You're owed money.
If your flight departed from Lajes Airport (TER) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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Lajes Airport — At a Glance
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Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing Lajes 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 Lajes Airport. Our system instantly checks if EC 261/2004 applies to your disruption.
Fill in your details once. Our partners at AirHelp take it from there — letters, legal pressure, the works.
Money lands in your account. Average payout: €318. Only pay if you win — 35% service fee, zero upfront.
How much is Lajes Airport owed you?
The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.
Any flight departing from Lajes 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.
Lajes Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores serves the island's capital Angra do Heroísmo and the surrounding communities, handling around 13 daily flights to 8 routes connecting Terceira to Ponta Delgada, Lisbon, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Flores, Horta, and Porto. The airport also hosts a significant NATO military presence. Passengers on qualifying EU-operated flights from Terceira who experience significant delays or cancellations may claim compensation under EC 261/2004.
When can you claim?
If your flight from Lajes Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.
Cancellations from Lajes Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.
If you were bumped at Lajes 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 Lajes Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.