Flight Delays and Cancellations at Dusseldorf Airport

At Dusseldorf Airport it may happen that sometimes your flight is canceled or delayed at the airport. However, Many Passengers do not know they are eligible for compensation up to 600€ under EU law for such mishaps. On this page, you will find information about how to deal with flight delays or flight cancellations at Dusseldorf Airport.

Enter your flight details and check how much you are entitled to.

Right to compensation for Dusseldorf flight delays or cancellations

If you are affected by the flight delays or flight cancellations at Dusseldorf Airport, don’t worry you might be eligible to get compensation up to 600€.

Furthermore, inconvenience due to overbooking, missed connecting flight due to delay or cancellation, or if flight route changes, are some other problems under which you can ask for compensation.

We here at ClaimFlights will help you find out whether you are eligible for compensation, and how much you can claim.

Check how much you can claim using our free flight compensation calculator. Provide some basic details such as flight number, flight date, and the reason behind the inconvenience and file a claim.

Passenger Rights under EU 261 Rule

Under EC Regulation 261/2004, air passengers are entitled to compensation or refund from the airlines, if the airline was responsible for …

  • flight delays: if you reached the final destination with later than 3 hours.
  • flight cancellations: if you were informed about flight cancellation without any prior notice.
  • overbooking: if you were denied boarding due to overbooking.
  • missed connection: if you missed your connecting flight due to delay or cancellation of your first flight, and reached later than 3 hours at the final destination.

Let’s understand in detail, under what circumstances you can claim compensation and when you can ask for a refund.

Dusseldorf Airport flight delays

For Dusseldorf flight delays of more than three hours, you could be entitled to compensation up to 600€ under EU law EC 261.

Under EC Regulation 261/2004, you are entitled to financial compensation or refund for longer flight delays.

You may be eligible for compensation if …

  1. You reached the final destination later than 3 hours
  2. You have been departed from or arrived at, Dusseldorf Airport
  3. And, the delay was not due to extraordinary circumstances

How much can you claim for Dusseldorf Airport delays?

For flight delays over three hours on arrivals, you could be entitled to compensation up to 600€ (or £510).

The amount of compensation varies between 250€ to 600€ depending upon the route distance and length of the delay.

The table below clarifies how much you can claim for Dusseldorf’s delayed flight.

Short distance
(up to 1500 km)
Medium distance
(1501 to 3500 km)
Long-distance
(more than 3500 km)
e.g., Frankfurt to Madrid e.g., Frankfurt to Istanbul e.g., Frankfurt to New York
€250 €400 €600*

* the amount may get reduced by 50%, i.e., you may get up to 300€ for a distance of over 3500 km if EU borders were not crossed.

Your Flight Has Been Delayed or Canceled. What Should You Do?

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Ask a reason for the delay

Ask the airline for the reason behind the delay. Get confirmation in writing from the airlines’ customer service.
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Note Arrival Time

Note the flights’ arrival time, i.e., when the aircraft door was opened and passengers were allowed to step out.
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Collect Evidence

Collect evidence such as pictures of arrival board, boarding pass, receipts, etc., to prove the delay.

Check your Eligibility

Enter your flight details into our compensation checker to check if you are eligible for compensation.

Exchange Contacts

Exchange contact information of co-passengers (which can act as evidence while asking for compensation).

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Flight departure delays

If your Dusseldorf Airport flight was delayed to depart over two hours, you are entitled to ‘right to care’ assistance.

For 2+ Hours of Flight Delays

Foods/Snacks

Free meals and refreshments.

Communication

2 free phone calls, email or fax service.

For 5+ Hours of Flight Delays

Foods/Snacks

Free meals and refreshments.

Communication

2 free phone calls, email or fax service.

Flight

Re-routed to the earliest available flight

Refund

Refund of the ticket cost, if you were unwilling to travel

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation & transport facility for an overnight delay.

Was your flight delayed for more than 3 hours?

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Dusseldorf Airport Flight Cancellations

If you were informed about flight cancellations without prior notice of at least 14 days, you can either apply for a refund, or you may ask for an alternate flight.

You can claim compensation between 125€ and 600€ depending upon ….

  • days you were informed before
  • the length of delay, and
  • route distance

If the flight to, or at, Dusseldorf Airport was canceled, you have two options to choose from …

  • apply for a refund, or
  • ask for an alternative flight

If your alternate flight delays for more than 2 hours, you could be eligible for compensation under EU law.

Whereas, for flight cancellation due to extraordinary circumstances, you could not claim compensation.

Was your flight cancelled without any notice?

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Missed Flight Connection

You may be entitled to Dusseldorf missed connecting flight compensation under the European Union Regulation EC 261, if …

  1. the same airline operates your connecting flight(s) which you missed due to a delay or cancellation of your first flight, and
  2. the delay at the final destination is more than three hours.

You could claim up to 600€ for a missed flight. Whereas, in order to be eligible for compensation you must satisfy the above criteria.

How to claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights?

We are specialized in helping air passengers to get their compensation quickly from the air carrier. With a track record of assisting over 23K+ passengers and achieving exceptional results, ClaimFlights is a trusted flight claim company.

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Useful Information On Dusseldorf Airport

Dusseldorf Airport is located in Düsseldorf-Lohausen. It is the largest airport in North-Rhine Westphalia and is the third-largest airport in Germany after Frankfurt and Munich. It has heavy air traffic and around 65 airlines operate through the airport to numerous destinations.

American-Airlines
IATA & ICAO Code
The IATA code of Dusseldorf Airport is “DUS” and the ICAO code is “EDDL”.
Dusseldorf Airport Terminal

The Airport has mainly three terminals, all of it are connected by the central spine.

Terminal A: It is used by Lufthansa and Eurowings Airlines partners and Star Alliance Members. It includes All Nippon Airways, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, TAP Portugal, and Swiss International Air Lines.

Terminal B: It is used for domestic and European flights. For Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld members such as Aegean Airlines, Alitalia, British Airways, KLM, Finnair, Iberia, and Air France.

Terminal C: It is mainly used for non-European flights such as Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Mahan Air.

Dusseldorf Airport Weather Delays

Mainly the reason behind Dusseldorf Airport delays is extreme weather or air traffic congestion. In such bad weather conditions, or when it’s not your fault you should check your flight’s status and speak to your airline crew, or alternatively look for your rights.

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Petya Petrova

Petya Petrova

International Legal Strategist

Petya Petrova-Racheva holds a Master of Law (LLM) degree, and has broad knowledge of European Laws in different countries. She loves travelling and her dog, as well as her family.

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