Air Arabia EU261 Compensation — Up to €600 Per Person
Air Arabia (IATA: G9) is the Middle East's first and largest low-cost carrier, based in Sharjah (SHJ), UAE. It operates flights from numerous European airports — including London, Manchester, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Athens, Brussels — to Sharjah and onward. If your Air Arabia flight from Europe was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, EU261 may entitle you to up to €600.
Are you eligible?
- ✓ Your Air Arabia flight departed from an EU or UK airport
- ✓ Delay of 3+ hours at final destination, or cancellation under 14 days notice
- ✓ Disruption not caused by extraordinary circumstances
- ✗ Flights from Sharjah/UAE → Europe NOT covered — Air Arabia is a non-EU carrier
Compensation amounts — Air Arabia routes from Europe
| Route | Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London (LGW/STN) → Sharjah (SHJ) | ~5,500 km | €600 |
| Manchester (MAN) → Sharjah (SHJ) | ~5,300 km | €600 |
| Paris (CDG/ORY) → Sharjah (SHJ) | ~5,100 km | €600 |
| Madrid (MAD) / Barcelona (BCN) → Sharjah | ~5,500 km | €600 |
| Rome (FCO) / Milan (MXP) → Sharjah | ~4,700 km | €600 |
| Athens (ATH) / Brussels (BRU) → Sharjah | ~4,400–5,000 km | €600 |
All Air Arabia EU/UK–Sharjah routes well exceed 3,500 km → maximum €600 per person. Delay must be 4h+ for this tier.
Claim deadlines by country
⚠️ Spain & Belgium passengers: 1-year deadline
If your Air Arabia flight departed from Madrid, Barcelona, or Brussels, you have only 12 months from the flight date. Act immediately.
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