LCA
Larnaca
LHR
London
Larnaca to London
Flight Compensation
Larnaca to London — Cyprus Airways' UK flagship.
LCA–LHR connects Larnaca with London Heathrow, operated by Cyprus Airways and British Airways. This route serves both business travellers and the Cypriot diaspora in the UK. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
3,220 km
Route distance
4h 35m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · LCA departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 6 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
LCA–LHR is a busy diaspora and business route. Average delay 42 minutes.
Our Success Rate
71%
on LCA–LHR claims
Average Payout
€360
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Cypriot summer peak, diaspora travel
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes LCA–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies to LCA departures. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period for EC261 claims.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates LCA–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Cyprus Airways
CYAvg Delay
42min
Claim Success
71%
How CY Resists Claims on This Route
Cyprus Airways cites LHR slot restrictions — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on LCA–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 LCA–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 LCA–LHR specific cause
File with Cyprus Airways citing EC261. Cyprus has a generous 6-year limitation period.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to DCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on LCA–LHR
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 (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom 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 LCA–LHR.
Does EC261 apply on Cyprus Airways LCA–LHR flights?
Yes. EC261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports. Cyprus Airways is an EU carrier. You're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your LCA → LHR Claim
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.