PFOLHREC261 Regulation1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

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.

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

€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

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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 PFOLHR 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 PFOLHR Claims Different

EC261 applies. Cyprus 6-year limitation period.

02Airlines on This Route

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

Cyprus Airways logo

Cyprus Airways

CY
CY321, CY3231× daily

Avg 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 PFOLHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.

LHR Slot Restrictions

~30% of delays

Not extraordinary

Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.

NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.

04How We Handle PFOLHR 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 PFOLHR 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 PFOLHR

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 PFOLHR.

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.

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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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