Wizz Air compensation

Wizz Air compensation: when it applies and how to get it

Wizz Air operates many flights from Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. Its Hungarian and Maltese entities fall under EU 261, so fixed compensation applies to delays and cancellations.

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Typical situations

Delay from 3 hours

What counts is the arrival delay – measured when the aircraft doors open at your final airport.

Cancelled flight

If you were told less than 14 days in advance and no comparable rerouting was offered, compensation is due.

Route changes or merged flights

Wizz Air sometimes merges lightly booked flights – legally this counts as a cancellation.

WIZZ Credit offer

Accepting account credit is not compensation – the EU 261 claim often remains valid.

What is specific about Wizz Air

Wizz Air flight numbers start with W6, W4 or WM depending on the operating entity.
Wizz Air may offer WIZZ Credit instead of money – you can insist on a bank transfer.
Delays caused by aircraft rotation or crew duty limits are usually not extraordinary circumstances.

How to claim step by step

1Keep your booking confirmation, boarding passes and every airline notification.
2Record the actual arrival time at your final destination (e.g. a photo of the display board).
3Ask the airline to state the reason for the disruption in writing – it is the key evidence.
4Submit your flight details for a free check – you get an answer within minutes.
5If compensation is due, we take over all communication with the airline.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wizz Air compensation apply to flights from Lithuania?

Yes – to all flights departing an EU airport, regardless of destination.

What does your help cost?

The initial assessment is free; we work on a no win, no fee basis.

Check your Wizz Air flight compensation

The free assessment takes about 2 minutes and is non-binding.