My Iberia flight from Madrid to Latin America was delayed 5 hours. How much?

Madrid to Buenos Aires is about 9,500 km, so the €600 band applies if you arrived 3+ hours late.

Can I claim for a delayed Ryanair flight from Madrid?

Yes — Ryanair flights departing Madrid are covered by EU261 regardless of the airline's nationality.

Spain's AESA handles EU261 enforcement for Spanish departures, with a 5-year limitation period.

Airport guide

Madrid Barajas is Iberia's hub and a major Ryanair base in Spain. Its long-haul routes to Latin America mean the €400 and €600 bands come into play.

Madrid Barajas is Iberia's hub and a major Ryanair base in Spain. Its long-haul routes to Latin America mean the €400 and €600 bands come into play.

Flights departing Barajas are covered by EU261 regardless of which airline you fly — every airline is liable when departing an EU or EEA airport.

Flights arriving at Barajas from outside the EU are covered only if operated by an EU-licensed airline.

Compensation is fixed by distance, not by ticket price. Example routes from Barajas:

Claim guides for the main carriers operating here:

My Iberia flight from Madrid to Latin America was delayed 5 hours. How much?: Madrid to Buenos Aires is about 9,500 km, so the €600 band applies if you arrived 3+ hours late.
Can I claim for a delayed Ryanair flight from Madrid?: Yes — Ryanair flights departing Madrid are covered by EU261 regardless of the airline's nationality.
Where do I escalate?: Spain's AESA handles EU261 enforcement for Spanish departures, with a 5-year limitation period.

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