LHR
London
DUB
Dublin
London to Dublin
Flight Compensation
Short-haul workhorse disrupted by LHR capacity and Irish weather.
The LHR–DUB route is operated primarily by Aer Lingus and British Airways as a high-frequency shuttle. Despite the short distance, delays are common due to LHR flow control and Dublin's single runway constraints. Passengers on delayed LHR–DUB flights are entitled to £220 per person for 3+ hour arrival delays under UK261.
£220
Max compensation (UK261 tier 1)
449 km
Route distance
1h 15m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
£220
per passenger · LHR departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 40 days
Free check · 6 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
LHR–DUB handles approximately 3 million passengers annually. Eurocontrol data shows average 22-minute delays on this route, primarily from LHR departure flow management and Dublin runway constraints.
Our Success Rate
77%
on LHR–DUB claims
Average Payout
£198
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer leisure peak, NATS LHR flow control, Dublin single-runway saturation
November – February
Irish winter weather, westerly headwinds, low visibility at Dublin
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes LHR–DUB Claims Different
Dublin's single runway is a known operational constraint, not an extraordinary circumstance. Airlines must demonstrate alternative aircraft or schedule adjustments were unavailable.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates LHR–DUB, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Aer Lingus
EIAvg Delay
28min
Claim Success
76%
How EI Resists Claims on This Route
Aer Lingus frequently cites 'Dublin Air Traffic Control restrictions' and single-runway constraints as extraordinary circumstances. However, Dublin's runway limitations are foreseeable and routine, not extraordinary.
British Airways
BAAvg Delay
32min
Claim Success
79%
How BA Resists Claims on This Route
BA typically invokes 'late inbound aircraft' from earlier rotations. However, on a short-haul frequent route, aircraft substitution is readily available.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on LHR–DUB — and whether each is extraordinary under UK261.
Dublin Single Runway Constraints
~45% of delays
Dublin Airport operates with a single active runway for most operations. During peak hours (07:00–10:00, 17:00–20:00), runway availability severely constrains departure and arrival capacity.
Single-runway operation is a foreseeable, permanent feature of Dublin Airport operations. It does not constitute extraordinary circumstances. The airline must manage schedule expectations accordingly.
NATS LHR Flow Control
~35% of delays
LHR departure slots are restricted, causing ground delays of 30–60 minutes before pushback.
Routine capacity management at LHR. Not extraordinary circumstances.
Irish Weather (Rain, Low Visibility, Wind)
~20% of delays
Atlantic weather systems bring rain, low cloud and strong winds, reducing landing rates at Dublin.
Significant weather systems requiring a go-around or diversion may constitute extraordinary circumstances if properly documented by Met Éireann or ICAO reports.
04How We Handle LHR–DUB 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 LHR–DUB specific cause
We verify your flight details against Dublin Airport and NATS delay records. LHR–DUB delays are well-documented and comparatively easy to substantiate.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Aer Lingus and BA have reasonable settlement rates on this route. Escalation to CAA is rarely necessary.
05UK261 on LHR–DUB
UK261 applies because LHR is a UK airport
Your departure airport (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom. UK261 covers all flights departing UK airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (DUB, Dublin) is in Ireland does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Claim Time Limit
6 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew LHR–DUB.
My flight was delayed due to 'Dublin single runway' — is that extraordinary?
No. Dublin's single runway is a permanent operational reality, not an extraordinary circumstance. The airline must manage its schedule around this known constraint.
I was delayed 2.5 hours. Am I entitled to compensation?
No. UK261 applies only to delays of 3+ hours at your destination airport. You would need a 3+ hour delay to qualify for £220.
How long do I have to claim?
UK261 claims can be brought up to 6 years after the flight in England and Wales.
What if Aer Lingus or BA denies my claim?
We escalate to the UK CAA. Both carriers have a strong track record of settlement on LHR–DUB claims once documentation is provided.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your LHR → DUB Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) if needed.