EU261 Air Passenger Compensation Rights
Any passenger on a flight departing from an EU airport (or arriving with an EU air carrier) who experienced a delay of 3+ hours, a cancellation or denied boarding because of overbooking
€250 (flights up to 1,500 km) - €400 (intra-EU flights over 1,500 km) - €600 (non-EU flights over 3,500 km), depending on the distance and the air carrier's responsibility
This information has not been checked by us yet — please confirm it at the official source.
Who can get it
Official evidence · Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) 261/2004 · Checked: 2026-09-25
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: Άλλος Φορέας
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
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What it is
Any passenger on a flight departing from an EU airport (or arriving with an EU air carrier) who experienced a delay of 3+ hours, a cancellation or denied boarding because of overbooking. Application period: permanent right - complaint within a reasonable time of the incident.
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Άλλος Φορέας
- Category
- Culture, Sport & Transport
- Status
- Under review
- Type of benefit
- Information
Details last verified: 25/09/2026