Wizz Air Compensation - Claim for Flight Delays or Cancellations

Wizz Air Compensation for Flight Delays or Cancellations

If your Wizz Air flight was delayed or canceled, you may be eligible for compensation of up
€600 under European Regulation EC 261.

We help you claim Wizz Air compensation on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis, ensuring you understand your rights and file your claim correctly.

Here is an ultimate guide to claiming compensation for Wizz Air flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding incidents under EU Regulation EC 261/2004.

Your Rights to Wizz Air Compensation under EC 261

Flight delays or cancellations are misfortunate, but they may happen. Did you know that you might be able to receive compensation for flight disruptions?

Under EU law EC 261, if you have ever experienced Wizz Air flight delays or cancellations, you could be eligible for financial compensation of up to 600€ per person.

If your flight was delayed for more than 3 hours at the final destination or canceled without prior notice of at least 14 days, you might be qualified for compensation or a monetary refund unless the delay or cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances.

Continue reading this guide to know further about your air passenger rights in situations like Wizz Air flight delays, cancellations, or denied boarding.

Wizz Air Flight Delay Compensation

You may be entitled to compensation for a delayed flight with Wizz Air if:
✔ Your flight arrived at the final destination with a delay of 3 hours or more.
✔ You departed from an EU airport or arrived at an EU airport on an EU-registered airline.
✔ Your flight wasn’t delayed for reasons beyond the airline’s control.

Compensation Based on Flight Distance

Flight Route Distance Delay Duration Compensation (€)
Within the EU Up to 1,500 km 3+ hours €250
Over 1,500 km 3+ hours €400
Between EU & Non-EU Up to 1,500 km 3+ hours €250
1,500 – 3,500 km 3+ hours €400
Over 3,500 km 4+ hours €600

Wizz Air Departure Delays

For Wizz Air flight delays of more than two hours, passengers are entitled to ‘Right to Care’ assistance. And, for delays over 5 hours, you can claim a Wizz Air delayed flight refund.

Additionally, if you arrive at your final destination more than 3 hours late, you are entitled to claim compensation from the airline under EC 261.

Wizz Air Cancelled Flight Compensation

If your flight was canceled without at least 14 days’ notice, you may be eligible for compensation or a full refund under EC 261.

You have two options:

  • Request a refund for your ticket.
  • Opt for an alternative flight or rebooking.

If your replacement flight arrives later than scheduled, you may claim canceled flight compensation.

The compensation amount ranges from €125 to €600, depending on:

  • When you were notified of the cancellation.
  • The length of the delay.
  • The total flight distance.

Knowing your rights ensures you get the compensation or refund you’re entitled to. If your Wizz Air flight was canceled, ClaimFlights can assist you in securing your compensation for canceled flights quickly and easily, making the process simple and stress-free.

Wizz Air Overbooked Flight Compensation

If you were denied boarding on a Wizz Air flight due to overbooking, you could be eligible for compensation of up to €600 under European Regulation EC 261, provided:

    • You checked in on time
    • You have a valid flight reservation and travel documents
    • You did not voluntarily give up your seat
    • You arrived at your destination more than 3 hours late

Alternatively, if you choose not to travel, you can request a refund for your ticket, which should be processed within 7 working days.

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Wizz Air Missed Connecting Flight Compensation

If you missed your Wizz Air connecting flight due to a delay, cancellation, or denied boarding, you may be eligible for compensation or a refund under EC 261, provided:

    • Your entire journey was booked under one reference
    • The same airline operated your connecting flights
    • Your delay at the final destination exceeded 3 hours

You can claim missed connection compensation or request a refund for the unused part of your journey.

Additional Services at Departure Airport

If your Wizz Air flight is delayed beyond the expected departure time, you’re entitled to essential services and compensation based on the duration of the delay and flight distance. Here’s what you can expect:

Your Rights for Delays at the Airport

Distance Time Additional Services
Short Distance (Up to 1,500 km) Delay of 2+ hours Free food, drinks, and 2 calls/emails/faxes
Medium Distance (1,500–3,500 km) Delay of 3+ hours Free food, drinks, and 2 calls/emails/faxes (Long Haul 1,500–3,500 km)
Long Haul (Over 3,500 km) Delay of 4+ hours Free food, drinks, and 2 calls/emails/faxes

If the Delay Exceeds 5 Hours
You have the right to cancel your journey, and Wizz Air must either refund your ticket or provide alternative travel arrangements.

Delays Overnight (Next Day Departure)
If your departure is delayed until the next day, you’re entitled to hotel accommodation and transportation to and from the airport.

Your Flight Has Been Delayed or Canceled. What Should You Do?

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Ask a reason for the delay

Ask the airline for the reason behind the delay. Get confirmation in writing from the airlines’ customer service.
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Note Arrival Time

Note the flights’ arrival time, i.e., when the aircraft door was opened and passengers were allowed to step out.
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Collect Evidence

Collect evidence such as pictures of arrival board, boarding pass, receipts, etc., to prove the delay.

Check your Eligibility

Enter your flight details into our compensation checker to check if you are eligible for compensation.

Exchange Contacts

Exchange contact information of co-passengers (which can act as evidence while asking for compensation).

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What to Do To Claim Compensation for Your Wizz Air Delayed or Cancelled Flight?

If you’ve experienced a Wizz Air flight delay, cancellation, or denied boarding, you may be entitled to compensation under EC 261, which safeguards air passengers’ rights. This regulation ensures you can receive up to €600 for significant disruptions.

Whether your Wizz Air flight was delayed by over 3 hours, canceled without adequate notice, or denied boarding due to overbooking, you can claim compensation for the disruption.

Knowing how to claim compensation for a delayed flight with Wizz Air is crucial. By understanding your rights under EC 261, you can easily take the necessary steps to claim the compensation you’re entitled to without unnecessary hassle.

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Am I eligible to claim Wizz Air compensation?

EC Regulation 261/2004 is a European law that applies to EU airspace. You do not have to be an EU citizen to claim compensation from Wizz Air.

The following table states that you can claim Wizz Air compensation for flights departing from an airport in the EU Member States (with any airline) or arriving at an airport in the EU Member States with an EU-regulated airline.

Here’s the table below to summarize if you can claim under EU law based on your original and final destination:

Wizz Air Canceled Flight Compensation

Under EU law, you could be entitled to compensation for a canceled flight under the following conditions …

  • You were notified of the flight cancellation less than 14 days prior to the originally scheduled departure date.
  • The cancellation of your Wizz Air flight was not a result of extraordinary circumstances, which are situations beyond the airline’s control such as severe weather conditions or security threats.

These are the two options available for you to choose from …

  • Apply for a refund, or
  • Ask for an alternative flight

If your alternate flight delays for more than 2 hours, you could be eligible for reimbursement.

You can claim between 125€ and 600€ depending upon …

  • days you were informed before
  • the length of delay, and
  • route distance

Was your flight cancelled without any notice?

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Do I have any rights for missed connecting flights?

It is possible for air travelers to miss their connecting flight due to delays, cancellations, or denied boarding. In such situations, you may have the right to claim compensation or ask for a refund from airlines for part of the journey not covered.

In order to claim compensation for missed connecting flights, it is necessary that you book ed the entire journey under one booking reference. Also, you missed your flight connection due to the delays and issues caused by the airlines.

Under EC261 Regulation, you could be entitled to missed connecting flight compensation if …

  • the same airline operates your connecting flight(s) which you missed due to a problem on your first flight, and
  • delay at the final destination is more than three hours.

Wizz Air overbooked flight compensation

If you were denied boarding due to an overbooked flight, you may be eligible for compensation up to 600€ under the European Regulation EC 261 if…

  1. you have presented yourself on time for check-in, and
  2. you have a valid flight reservation and travel documentation, and
  3. you didn’t voluntarily give up your seat
  4. you reached the destination later than three hours

Alternatively, you can ask for a refund of the ticket cost (which should be credited in the next 7 working days) if you are not willing to travel.

Am I eligible to claim Wizz Air compensation?

EC Regulation 261/2004 is a European law that applies to EU airspace. You do not have to be an EU citizen to claim compensation from Wizz Air.

The following table states that you can claim Wizz Air compensation for flights departing from an airport located in the EU Member States (with any airline) or arriving at an airport located in the EU Member States with an EU-regulated airline.

Here’s the table below to summarize if you can claim under EU law, based on your original and final destination:

Origin and Destination EU Airline Non-EU Airline
EU ✈ EU
EU ✈ Non-EU
Non-EU ✈ EU
Non-EU ✈ Non-EU

How to claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights?

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Useful Information about Wizz Air Airlines

Wizz Air Airlines (IATA: W6) is a low-cost Hungarian airline established in September 2003. It is the largest airline in Hungary in terms of the number of fleets.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air serves around 44 countries and operates across cities in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Fleet Size and Destinations

As of July 2023 , the Wizz air fleet has reached 190 aircraft and operates flights to the following destinations.

Country City
Italy Alghero, Ancona, Bari, Bergamo, Bologna, Brindisi, Catania, Genoa, Lamezia Terme, Lampedusa, Milan, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Perugia, Pescara, Pisa, Rome, Treviso, Turin, Venice, Verona
Germany Berlin, Bremen, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund, Friedrichshafen, Hahn, Hamburg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Memmingen, Nuremberg
Romania Bacău, Brașov, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iași, Satu Mare, Sibiu, Suceava, Târgu Mureş, Timișoara
Poland Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Katowice, Kraków, Łódź, Lublin, Olsztyn, Poznań, Rzeszów, Szczecin, Warsaw, Wrocław
Spain Alicante, Barcelona, Castellón de la Plana, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Madrid, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia, Zaragoza
Norway Ålesund, Alta, Bergen, Haugesund, Oslo, Sandefjord, Stavanger, Tromsø, Trondheim
United Kingdom Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Doncaster/Sheffield, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London
Egypt Alexandria, Giza, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh, Sohag
Saudi Arabia Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh
Sweden Göteborg, Malmö, Stockholm, Växjö
Turkey Ankara, Antalya, Dalaman
Bosnia and Herzegovina Banja Luka, Sarajevo, Tuzla
Bulgaria Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, Varna
France Beauvais, Lyon, Nice, Paris
Jordan Amman, Aqaba
Kazakhstan Almaty, Astana
Greece Athens, Thessaloniki
Hungary Budapest, Debrecen
Albania Tirana
Armenia Yerevan
Austria Vienna
Azerbaijan Baku
Bahrain Manama
Belgium Charleroi
Cyprus Larnaca
Czech Republic Prague
Denmark Aarhus, Billund, Copenhagen
Estonia Tallinn
Finland Turku
Georgia Kutaisi
Iceland Reykjavík
Israel Eilat, Tel Aviv
Kosovo Pristina
Kuwait Kuwait City
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek
Latvia Riga
Lithuania Kaunas, Vilnius
Luxembourg Luxembourg City
Maldives Malé
Malta Luqa
Montenegro Podgorica
Morocco Agadir, Marrakesh
Netherlands Eindhoven
North Macedonia Ohrid, Skopje
Oman Muscat, Salalah
Portugal Faro, Lisbon, Madeira
Serbia Belgrade, Niš
Slovakia Bratislava, Košice, Poprad
Slovenia Ljubljana
Switzerland Geneva
Switzerland
France
Germany
Basel
Mulhouse
Freiburg
Ukraine Donetsk, Luhansk, Lviv
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
Uzbekistan Samarkand, Tashkent
Wizz Air Review
In terms of airline review, Skytrax has rated Wizz Air an average of 3 stars out of 10 based on 1519 customer reviews as of February 2025, for its customer services and performance. Customers have rated it 2 of 5 stars for its food and beverage, seat comfort, value for money, and staff service. Customers usually complain about In-flight entertainment services.
Wizz Air Contact Information
The information below might be useful for you to contact Wizz Air directly

Website: Wizz Air

Email Address: [email protected]

Customer Service: 0330 977 0444

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