How much is a delayed Paris to Berlin flight worth?

A qualifying Paris to Berlin claim is worth €250 (£220) per passenger — fixed by the 855 km distance, not your ticket price. It applies to delays of 3+ hours at arrival, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.

How long is the Paris to Berlin flight, and why does that matter?

The great-circle distance is about 855 km. Under EU261, that distance puts a valid claim in the €250 band — compensation tiers are set purely by distance.

Is it free to claim for a Paris to Berlin flight?

Yes. You can claim directly with the airline for free, and we show you how. A no-win-no-fee service can take it off your hands for roughly 25–35% of the payout — worth it if the airline stonewalls, but never required.

Does it matter which airline I flew Paris to Berlin?

For a flight departing Paris, no — EU261 covers every airline on departures from Europe. Coverage on arrivals depends on the carrier being European, which we can check for you.

Paris to Berlin Flight Compensation

Updated June 2026 · Paris (CDG) → Berlin (BER) · about 855 km

Quick answer

If your Paris to Berlin flight arrived 3+ hours late, was cancelled at short notice, or you were denied boarding, you can claim €250 (£220) under EU261 — unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. It is free to claim directly; this page shows how. The 855 km distance sets the amount.

Stuck after a Paris to Berlin flight went wrong? You may be owed compensation, and most passengers never claim it simply because no one tells them the rules.

At roughly 855 km, a qualifying Paris to Berlin claim is worth €250 (£220) per passenger under EU261 — the amount is fixed by distance, not by what you paid for the ticket. EU261 attaches fixed compensation to long delays, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding on this route — and you can claim it yourself for free.

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Is the Paris–Berlin route covered?

This route sits inside EU261 territory, so coverage is straightforward: a flight departing Paris is covered on any airline, and arrivals are covered when the carrier is European. Almost any disrupted Paris to Berlin itinerary is worth checking — the only common escapes are genuine extraordinary circumstances.

What you can claim, by what happened

Delayed Paris to Berlin flight

Arrive 3 or more hours late and you are owed €250 (£220) — the same as a cancellation, confirmed by the Court of Justice in the Sturgeon case. The delay is measured when the doors open, not at departure.

Cancelled Paris to Berlin flight

A cancellation with under 14 days' notice pays €250 (£220) unless the replacement flight closely matched your original times. You also choose between a full refund within 7 days or rerouting.

Denied boarding on Paris to Berlin

Denied boarding because the flight was overbooked? You are owed €250 (£220) immediately, and unlike delays, the airline cannot blame extraordinary circumstances.

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Paris–Berlin compensation FAQ

How much is a delayed Paris to Berlin flight worth?: A qualifying Paris to Berlin claim is worth €250 (£220) per passenger — fixed by the 855 km distance, not your ticket price. It applies to delays of 3+ hours at arrival, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.
How long is the Paris to Berlin flight, and why does that matter?: The great-circle distance is about 855 km. Under EU261, that distance puts a valid claim in the €250 band — compensation tiers are set purely by distance.
Is it free to claim for a Paris to Berlin flight?: Yes. You can claim directly with the airline for free, and we show you how. A no-win-no-fee service can take it off your hands for roughly 25–35% of the payout — worth it if the airline stonewalls, but never required.
Does it matter which airline I flew Paris to Berlin?: For a flight departing Paris, no — EU261 covers every airline on departures from Europe. Coverage on arrivals depends on the carrier being European, which we can check for you.