Vueling Flight Delay Compensation
Vueling operates flights from Barcelona, Madrid, Rome and other European airports. If your flight arrived 3+ hours late, EU261 may apply depending on the route and circumstances. Check free in 60 seconds.
Check My Vueling Flight →How much can I claim from Vueling?
- 🛫 Short flights (under 1,500 km) — €250
- 🛫 Medium flights (1,500–3,500 km) — €400
- 🛫 Long-haul (over 3,500 km) — €600
Clairo caps its estimate at €400 when both ends of the route are EU/EEA/UK airports, mirroring the intra-Community cap in Article 7(1)(b); it only estimates €600 where one end lies outside that area. Long UK–EU routes sit at the edge of that cap, so treat the figure as an estimate and check the position for your route.
Barcelona–London is ~1,140 km (€250); Barcelona–Copenhagen is ~2,100 km (€400).
Is Vueling covered by EU261 compensation?
Yes. Vueling is a Spanish low-cost carrier based in Barcelona and a subsidiary of the IAG group (alongside Iberia and British Airways). All Vueling flights are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004 as Vueling is an EU-registered airline operating primarily intra-European and short-haul routes.
How much can I claim from Vueling for a delay?
EU261 distance bands are €250 for flights under 1,500 km, €400 for qualifying flights from 1,500–3,500 km, and €600 for qualifying long-haul flights over 3,500 km. The route and circumstances determine the applicable amount. Article 7(1)(b) sets €400 for intra-Community flights over 1,500 km, so the €600 band applies only where one end of the route lies outside that area; Clairo treats EU/EEA and UK airports as inside it, and long UK–EU routes sit at the edge of the cap.
How do I submit a compensation request to Vueling?
Vueling provides an online claims process. Keep the response and supporting evidence; if the dispute remains unresolved, consult current AESA guidance for the appropriate next step.
How are rotational delays assessed for Vueling flights?
A rotational delay means an aircraft arrived late from an earlier sector. Its treatment depends on the underlying cause, the link to your delay and the reasonable measures taken, so retain the airline's explanation and relevant evidence.
How long do I have to claim from Vueling?
Claim deadlines depend on the applicable jurisdiction. Check current official guidance for the route and preserve your booking, submission and disruption evidence promptly.
Common Vueling delay reasons that qualify
- ✅ Aircraft technical fault
- ✅ Crew duty time exceeded or late crew assignment
- ✅ Rotational delay from an aircraft arriving late through the Barcelona hub
- ✅ Ground operations delays at Barcelona El Prat
- ❌ Spanish ATC strikes (AENA strikes may qualify as extraordinary)
- ❌ Adverse weather at origin or destination