Air passenger rights in Belgium (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Regulation (EC) 261/2004 applies. Compensation is EUR 250, 400 or 600 depending on distance, for a delay of at least 3 hours on arrival. The Belgian Civil Aviation Authority enforces the rules.

RuleWhat applies
Governing regulationDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flightsEU Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 [1]
Arrival delay giving a right to compensationDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flights3 hours [1]
Compensation: flights up to 1,500 kmDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flights€250.00 per passenger [1]
Compensation: flights of 1,500 to 3,500 kmDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flights€400.00 per passenger [1]
Compensation: flights over 3,500 kmDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flights€600.00 per passenger [1]
Care and refund when a flight is delayedDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flightsMeals and refreshments, two free communications (calls, faxes or emails) and, if needed, hotel accommodation and transport, once the expected departure delay reaches 2 hours (flights of 1,500 km or less), 3 hours (EU flights over 1,500 km and other flights of 1,500 to 3,500 km) or 4 hours (all other flights). At a departure delay of 5 hours or more the passenger may take a ticket refund if they cancel the journey. [1]
Which flights are coveredDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flightsFlights departing from an airport in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland, and flights to one of these countries with an EU airline, for passengers with a confirmed reservation who checked in within the set time. It does not apply to passengers travelling free of charge or at a reduced fare not available to the public. [1]
National enforcement bodyDelayed, cancelled or overbooked flightsBelgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), Passenger Rights Department, FPS Mobility and Transport [1]

Notes

  • The compensation applies to a delay of at least 3 hours on arrival at the final destination, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
  • This band also covers all flights within the EU over 1,500 km.

Sources

  1. FPS Mobility and Transport: Passengers rights (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.