EU261 / UK261 · No win, no fee
FR1597 flight compensation
Ryanair flight FR1597 is a scheduled service operating from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Check your FR1597 flightQuick facts
- Flight number
- FR1597
- Airline
- FR
- ICAO airline code
- RYR
- Origin airport
- Marrakesh Menara Airport
- Destination airport
- Cologne Bonn Airport
- Distance category
- Medium-haul
- EU261 protection
- Yes
- UK261 protection
- No
- Aircraft
- B738
- Schedule snapshot
- 2 Sept 2026, 04:45 – 2 Sept 2026, 08:30
About FR1597
Passengers travelling on Ryanair flight FR1597 between Marrakesh and Cologne may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.
How much compensation can you receive?
Passengers on FR1597 may be entitled to compensation depending on the route, disruption and final arrival delay.
Passenger rights under EU261
Passengers on FR1597 may be protected by EU261 when the flight is delayed, cancelled or disrupted.
When are you entitled to compensation?
Eligible passengers travelling on FR1597 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Marrakesh to Cologne route are met.
FR1597 compensation statistics
The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to FR1597.
Per passenger under EU261.
Arrival delay normally required.
Applies on eligible European flights.
What happens after you submit your claim?
Once your FR1597 claim has been submitted, FlightClaimly guides you through the compensation process.
- 1
Submit your claim
You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.
- 2
FlightClaimly reviews the case
We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.
- 3
The airline responds
The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.
- 4
You receive your payout
If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.
How the claim process works
- 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
- 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
- 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
- 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
- 5Upload your supporting documents.
- 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.
Common FR1597 disruption types
- ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
- ✓ Flight cancelled
- ✓ Missed connection
- ✓ Denied boarding
- ✓ Technical problems
- ✓ Operational disruption
- ✓ Crew shortage
- ✓ Strike
- ✓ Bad weather
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?
Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.
How much compensation can I receive?
Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
What documents do I need?
Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.
How long does the claim process take?
Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
- Ryanair (FR)
- Marrakesh (RAK) → Cologne (CGN)
- approx. 2,479 km · Medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km)
- €400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline · EU261 or UK261 depending on the airline · B738
FR 1597 (FR1597) is sold by Ryanair. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.
FR1597 departs from Morocco and lands in Germany. If Ryanair also operates the flight, EU261 may apply, as Ryanair is an EU airline. If another airline operates it, that airline decides.
With about 2,479 km between RAK and CGN (medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km)), compensation may be €400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline, if you are entitled to it. All amounts
Does EU261 apply to Ryanair flight FR 1597?
It depends on the operating airline. If Ryanair operates the flight, EU261 may apply, as Ryanair is an EU airline.
Who operates Ryanair flight FR 1597?
In our data, Ryanair is the airline selling FR1597. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Was FR 1597 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?
Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If FR1597 was part of a connecting journey on one booking, distance is counted from the first departure airport to the final destination, and the delay is counted on arrival at the final destination. The distance band (short-, medium- or long-haul) follows that distance and may then differ from this leg (€400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline).