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Wizz Air flight compensation
Poland exposure makes the time-limit warning the most important element on this page.
Typical amounts
€250 / £220 · €400 / £350
Set by distance under Art 7(1), per passenger.
Regulator
Hungarian consumer protection authority; or the departure state's body
Free escalation if the airline refuses or ignores you.
Registered in
Hungary
Relevant to arrivals into the EU or UK from outside.
Where to send it
Online form. Offers a paid membership that does not replace statutory rights.
What they tend to argue
- High Central and Eastern European route density — Poland's one-year limitation is the critical constraint for many passengers.
- Voucher offers are common and are not compensation.
Claim it yourself first
- Write to Wizz Air quoting the article. “I am claiming under Article 7 for a delayed arrival on [flight] on [date].” Free, and you keep the whole amount. Use the template.
- Give them 28 days and diary the deadline.
- Refuse a voucher offered in place of cash.
- Escalate free to Hungarian consumer protection authority; or the departure state's body if they refuse.
- Only then consider a claims service.
On short-haul European claims this is the cheaper of the two services. Doing it yourself costs nothing and keeps the full amount — use a service once you have hit a wall.
Questions
How much compensation can I claim from Wizz Air?
The amount depends on flight distance, not on the airline and not on your fare. Wizz Air routes typically fall in the €250 / £220 · €400 / £350 range under Article 7.
How do I claim compensation from Wizz Air?
Online form. Offers a paid membership that does not replace statutory rights. Write first, quoting Article 7 and your flight number, and allow 28 days before escalating to Hungarian consumer protection authority; or the departure state's body.
Which regulator covers Wizz Air?
Hungarian consumer protection authority; or the departure state's body. You can also complain to the enforcement body of the country you departed from.