LCACDGEC261 Regulation1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

LCA

Larnaca

CDG

Paris

Larnaca to Paris
Flight Compensation

Larnaca to Paris — Cyprus Airways' French connection.

LCA–CDG connects Larnaca with Paris Charles de Gaulle, operated by Cyprus Airways and Air France. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.

No Win, No Fee
DCAA (Department of Civil Aviation of Cyprus)
Last Updated: March 2026

€400

Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)

2,990 km

Route distance

4h 25m

Scheduled flight time

Max Compensation

€400

per passenger · LCA departures

1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

Average processing: 45 days

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Free check · 6 years limit · No fee unless we win

01Route Intelligence

LCA–CDG is a business and tourism route. Average delay 40 minutes.

Our Success Rate

71%

on LCACDG claims

Average Payout

€360

per passenger

Peak Disruption Periods

June – August

Summer peak

December – January

Holiday peak

Key Legal Nuance on This Route

What Makes LCACDG Claims Different

EC261 applies. Cyprus 6-year limitation period.

02Airlines on This Route

Who operates LCACDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.

Cyprus Airways logo

Cyprus Airways

CY
CY311, CY3131× daily

Avg Delay

40min

Claim Success

71%

How CY Resists Claims on This Route

Cyprus Airways cites CDG congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.

03Disruption Causes & Legal Status

What actually causes delays on LCACDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.

CDG Congestion

~35% of delays

Not extraordinary

Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.

Foreseeable. Claim valid.

04How We Handle LCACDG Claims

1

You submit your flight details

2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.

2

We verify the LCACDG specific cause

File with Cyprus Airways citing EC261. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period.

3

Submission, escalation, and payment

Escalate to DCAA if rejected.

Timeline: 6–10 weeks typical

05EC261 on LCACDG

EC261 applies because LCA is a EU airport

Your departure airport (LCA, Larnaca) is in Cyprus. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.

Enforcement Body

DCAA (Department of Civil Aviation of Cyprus)

Claim Time Limit

6 years from flight date

06Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from passengers who flew LCACDG.

Is EC261 compensation available for LCA–CDG delays?

Yes. At 2,990 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period.

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No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to DCAA (Department of Civil Aviation of Cyprus) if needed.

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