What are my rights if my flight is delayed?
How the answer differs across 4 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article You may be entitled to €250–€600 in compensation if your flight arrives at least 3 hours late, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
IrelandFull article Under EU Regulation 261/2004 (which applies in Ireland), you are entitled to care during the delay and, if your flight was delayed by 3+ hours on arrival, potentially €250–€600 in compensation — but the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1936 does not provide passenger rights for flight delays.
European UnionFull article Yes, you may be entitled to compensation if your flight was delayed by 3 hours or more and departed from an EU airport or was operated by an EU airline arriving in the EU.
South KoreaFull article In South Korea, passengers on domestic flights delayed over 3 hours are entitled to compensation of up to KRW 300,000 under the Aviation Business Act, provided the delay was not due to extraordinary circumstances.
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GermanyWhat are my rights if my flight is delayed?IrelandThe airline delayed my flight by 5 hours. What are my rights?European UnionMy flight was delayed over 3 hours. Am I entitled to compensation?South KoreaMy flight was delayed over 3 hours. What compensation?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.