Flight Compensation by UK Airport
Your rights to flight compensation apply regardless of which UK airport you fly from. Find information specific to your airport, including common causes of delays and airlines operating there.
Check Your EligibilityYour Rights Apply at Every UK Airport
Whether you're flying from Heathrow, a regional airport, or anywhere in between, your passenger rights are the same. Under UK261 regulations, flights departing from any UK airport are covered, regardless of which airline you fly with.
Each airport has its own characteristics — different airlines, common delay causes, and operational challenges. Understanding your specific airport can help you know what to expect and how to claim if things go wrong.
Key Points About Airport Compensation
- All UK departures are covered by UK261 regulations
- Compensation amounts are based on flight distance, not airport
- Flights to the UK from EU airports are also covered under EU261
- Airport congestion is NOT an extraordinary circumstance
London Airports
London Heathrow
LHRUK's busiest airport with 5 terminals serving all major airlines
80+ million annually
London Gatwick
LGWSecond busiest UK airport, major EasyJet hub
46+ million annually
London Stansted
STNRyanair's main UK hub, primarily low-cost carriers
28+ million annually
London Luton
LTNEasyJet and Wizz Air hub for budget travel
18+ million annually
London City
LCYBusiness-focused airport with short runway, limited airlines
5+ million annually
Regional Airports
Manchester
MANLargest airport outside London serving the North of England
29+ million annually
Birmingham
BHXMajor Midlands hub with diverse airline mix
12+ million annually
Edinburgh
EDIScotland's busiest airport with excellent European connections
14+ million annually
Bristol
BRSGrowing regional airport and EasyJet base
9+ million annually
Glasgow
GLAScotland's second airport with transatlantic routes
9+ million annually
Newcastle
NCLNortheast hub popular for European leisure routes
5+ million annually
Liverpool John Lennon
LPLRyanair and EasyJet base serving Northwest England
5+ million annually
Leeds Bradford
LBAYorkshire's main airport and Jet2 hub
4+ million annually
Belfast International
BFSNorthern Ireland's gateway with diverse carriers
6+ million annually
East Midlands
EMAMajor cargo hub with passenger services from Jet2 and Ryanair
5+ million annually
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