DUB
Dublin
LHR
London
Dublin to London
Flight Compensation
Reverse LHR–DUB: Dublin departure, EC261 applies.
Dublin–London is the reverse of the LHR–DUB route. When departing from Dublin (DUB), flights fall under EC261 (EU regulation) rather than UK261, due to the departure airport being in the EU (Ireland). Operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, and others, this route has similar delay patterns to LHR–DUB. Passengers delayed 3+ hours are entitled to €250 per person under EC261.
€250
Max compensation (EC261 tier 1)
449 km
Route distance
1h 15m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€250
per passenger · DUB departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 40 days
Free check · 2–3 years (varies by EU country) limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
Dublin–London carries approximately 3 million passengers annually. Eurocontrol data: average 21-minute delays. Delays similar to LHR–DUB but under EC261 framework.
Our Success Rate
79%
on DUB–LHR claims
Average Payout
€226
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, LHR capacity, Dublin airport saturation
November – February
Irish winter weather, westerly headwinds
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes DUB–LHR Claims Different
This is the EU261 version of LHR–DUB. Key difference: DUB departure means EC261 applies, not UK261. Compensation is still €250 for tier 1 (≤1,500 km). Claim deadlines vary by EU country law.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates DUB–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Aer Lingus
EIAvg Delay
26min
Claim Success
78%
How EI Resists Claims on This Route
Aer Lingus cites 'LHR slot restrictions' and 'Irish weather'. However, both are foreseeable.
British Airways
BAAvg Delay
29min
Claim Success
80%
How BA Resists Claims on This Route
BA argues 'NATS capacity' and 'late inbound'. These are routine, not extraordinary.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on DUB–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Arrival Slot Restrictions (NATS Flow)
~40% of delays
NATS issues ground delays at LHR, constraining arrival slots for inbound traffic.
Routine LHR capacity management.
Dublin Airport Constraints
~35% of delays
Dublin single-runway operations limit departure capacity during peak hours.
Foreseeable, permanent.
Irish Weather (Rain, Low Visibility, Wind)
~15% of delays
Atlantic weather systems, rain, low cloud, wind.
Severe weather documented by Met Éireann may be extraordinary.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~10% of delays
Aircraft from earlier LHR–DUB rotation or other sources late.
Aircraft substitution readily available.
04How We Handle DUB–LHR Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the DUB–LHR specific cause
We verify flight data against Dublin Airport and NATS records. Similar processing to LHR–DUB but under EC261 framework.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Both carriers settle well on this route. Escalation to Irish/EU authorities: 15% of claims.
05EC261 on DUB–LHR
EC261 applies because DUB is a EU airport
Your departure airport (DUB, Dublin) is in Ireland. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) / National Enforcement Bodies
Claim Time Limit
2–3 years (varies by EU country) from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew DUB–LHR.
Why is DUB–LHR under EC261, not UK261?
Because the flight departs from Dublin (in Ireland, an EU member), EC261 applies. The departure airport's location determines the regulation.
What is my compensation for a 3.5-hour delay?
€250 per passenger under EC261 for a tier 1 flight (≤1,500 km) with 3+ hour arrival delay.
How long can I wait to claim?
Typically 2–3 years from the flight date under Irish or EU law.
Is LHR 'congestion' a valid excuse?
No. LHR capacity constraints are foreseeable and routine, not extraordinary circumstances.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your DUB → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) / National Enforcement Bodies if needed.