KRK
Krakow
LHR
London
Krakow to London
Flight Compensation
Krakow to London — LOT's southern Poland gateway.
KRK–LHR connects Krakow with London Heathrow, serving the large Polish community in the UK and tourists visiting Krakow. LOT Polish Airlines operates this route. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
1,590 km
Route distance
2h 35m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · KRK departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
KRK–LHR is a popular diaspora and tourism route. Average delay 40 minutes.
Our Success Rate
75%
on KRK–LHR claims
Average Payout
€370
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, Polish diaspora travel
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes KRK–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies to KRK departures. At 1,590 km, this is tier 2 (€400). Polish 3-year limitation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates KRK–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
LOT Polish Airlines
LOAvg Delay
40min
Claim Success
75%
How LO Resists Claims on This Route
LOT cites LHR slot restrictions — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on KRK–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Slot Restrictions
~30% of delays
Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.
NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle KRK–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 KRK–LHR specific cause
File with LOT citing EC261. Note tier 2 (€400) applies at 1,590 km.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ULC if rejected.
05EC261 on KRK–LHR
EC261 applies because KRK is a EU airport
Your departure airport (KRK, Krakow) is in Poland. 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
ULC (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew KRK–LHR.
How much compensation for a KRK–LHR delay?
€400. The route is 1,590 km, placing it in tier 2 (1,500–3,500 km) under EC261.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your KRK → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ULC (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego) if needed.