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How to claim flight cancellation compensation for a Wizz Air flight?

This page will help you claim Wizz Air flight cancellation compensation.

Before making a complaint about a Wizz Air flight cancellation

Please note that to be eligible to make a Wizz Air flight cancellation complaint, you must have already complained to Wizz Air directly in writing and either received a final written response (sometimes referred to as a ‘deadlock letter’) or given Wizz Air eight (8) weeks to respond to your dispute. AviationADR can only deal with unresolved complaints.

 

Which complaints does the airline sector cover?

The airline sector covers complaints against any Wizz Air flight where the flight in question arrived or departed (or was due to arrive/depart) from a UK airport.

How to make a flight cancellation complaint?

You can make a Wizz Air flight cancellation complaint online by clicking or by filling out a paper version which can be downloaded .

How much compensation are you entitled to?

You can use the information below to help you find out how much compensation you might be entitled to. There are a number of different factors which determine how much compensation you could be entitled to for a Wizz Air flight cancellation.

 

Wizz Air flight cancelled less than 7 days before departure

If your Wizz Air flight was cancelled less than 7 days before departure, you can check this table to find out how much you could be entitled to.

Flight Distance

Departure and Arrival Times

Compensation

Less than 1,500km Departure – at least 1 hour earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 2 hours later than booked flight €125 (£100)
Arrival – at least 2 hours later than booked flight €250 (£200)
1,500km to 3,500km Departure – at least 1 hour earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 3 hours later than booked flight €200 (£160)
Arrival – at least 3 hours later than booked flight €400 (£320)
More than 3,500km Departure – at least 1 hour earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 4 hours later than booked flight €300 (£240)
Arrival – at least 4 hours later than booked flight €600 (£480)

Wizz Air flight cancelled between 7 and 14 days before departure

If your flight was cancelled between 7 and 14 days before departure, you can check this table to find out how much you could be entitled to.

Flight Distance

Departure and Arrival Times

Compensation

Less than 1,500km Departure – from 2+ hours earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 2 hours later than booked flight €125 (£100)
Departure – from 2+ hours earlier than booked flight Arrival – 2+ hours later than booked flight €250 (£200)
Arrival – 4+ hours later than booked flight €250 (£200)
1,500km to 3,500km Departure – from 2+ hours earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 3 hours later than booked flight €200 (£160)
Departure – from 2+ hours earlier than booked flight Arrival – 3 to 4 hours later than booked flight €400 (£320)
Arrival – 4+ hours later than booked flight €400 (£320)
More than 3,500km Departure – from 2+ hours earlier than booked flight Arrival – up to 4 hours later than booked flight €300 (£240)
Arrival – 4+ hours later than booked flight €600 (£480)

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Contact Methods

  • By Post

    You can download our paper complaint form HERE and send the completed form to:

    AviationADR
    Stratford Office Village
    Unit 12 Walker Avenue, Wolverton
    Milton Keynes
    MK12 5TW

  • Online

    If you have access to the Internet, you can file your complaint via our online portal.

    To access this, simply go to our homepage and click on:

    START A COMPLAINT

     

  • By Telephone

    You can telephone us on:

    0203 540 8063

    Our Support centre operates Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 12:30pm

    We’re on hand to provide information and assistance for consumers wishing to lodge a claim, or obtain an update on their case.

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