PFO
Paphos
LHR
London
Paphos to London
Flight Compensation
Paphos to London — Cyprus Airways' western Cyprus gateway.
PFO–LHR connects Paphos with London Heathrow, operated by Cyprus Airways. This route serves tourists visiting western Cyprus and the Cypriot diaspora in the UK. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
3,260 km
Route distance
4h 40m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · PFO departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 6 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
PFO–LHR is a popular tourist and diaspora route. Average delay 45 minutes.
Our Success Rate
71%
on PFO–LHR claims
Average Payout
€360
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Paphos summer peak
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes PFO–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies. Cyprus 6-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates PFO–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Cyprus Airways
CYAvg Delay
45min
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 PFO–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 PFO–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 PFO–LHR specific cause
File with Cyprus Airways citing EC261. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to DCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on PFO–LHR
EC261 applies because PFO is a EU airport
Your departure airport (PFO, Paphos) 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 PFO–LHR.
Is EC261 compensation available for PFO–LHR delays?
Yes. At 3,260 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. Cyprus has a 6-year limitation period.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your PFO → 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.