Italy
Flight compensation in Italy
Italy has one of the shortest claim deadlines in Europe, so an Italian flight is the one to deal with first if you are sitting on several.
Which flights are covered
Departures from any Italian airport and arrivals into Italy on an EU carrier. ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air account for most disrupted itineraries.
The two-year deadline
Italian law applies a two-year limitation period to air transport claims — far shorter than Spain's five or the UK's six. If your flight departed Italy more than two years ago, the claim is likely out of time.
ENAC and strikes
ENAC is the national enforcement body and takes complaints online once the airline has had its chance to answer. Airport handling and baggage-staff strikes are common in Italy and are usually treated as outside the airline's control — but the right to care always survives.
Quick answer
Italy has one of the shortest claim deadlines in Europe, so an Italian flight is the one to deal with first if you are sitting on several.
- Country
- Italy
- Main rule
- EU261
- Compensation
- €250–€600 per passenger
- Escalation body
- ENAC
- Typical claim deadline
- Generally 2 years
Common questions
- How long do I have for an Italian flight?
- Two years from the flight, which is shorter than most of Europe. Claim early.
- Are domestic Italian flights covered?
- Yes, EU261 applies to flights within an EU member state.
- An airport strike grounded my flight. Anything?
- Usually no cash compensation, but the airline still owes meals, communication and a hotel if you were stranded overnight.
Primary sources
Official guidance and legislation used to review this page.
- Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 — EUR-Lex
- Air passenger rights in the EU — European Commission
- Passengers' rights — ENAC