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VY5161 flight compensation

Vueling flight VY5161 is a scheduled service operating from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Quick facts

Flight number: VY5161
Airline: VY
ICAO airline code: VLG
Origin airport: Venice Marco Polo Airport
Destination airport: Madrid Barajas Airport
Distance category: Short-haul
EU261 protection: Yes
UK261 protection: No
Schedule snapshot: 2 Sept 2026, 04:25 – 2 Sept 2026, 07:05

About VY5161

Passengers travelling on Vueling flight VY5161 between Venice and Madrid may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

This route is inside the EU/EEA and up to 1,500 km. The EU261 amount is €250.

Up to 1,500 km

€250

Short-haul

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers on VY5161 may be protected by EU261 when the flight is delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

When are you entitled to compensation?

Eligible passengers travelling on VY5161 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Venice to Madrid route are met.

VY5161 compensation statistics

The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to VY5161.

€250

Maximum compensation

This route is inside the EU/EEA and up to 1,500 km. The EU261 amount is €250.

3h+

Delay threshold

Arrival delay normally required.

EU261

Coverage

Applies on eligible European flights.

What happens after you submit your claim?

Once your VY5161 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 VY5161 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?

This route is inside the EU/EEA and up to 1,500 km. The EU261 amount is €250.

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.

Vueling (VY)

Venice (VCE) → Madrid (MAD)

approx. 1,407 km · Short-haul (up to 1,500 km)

€250 per passenger (EU261) · EU261 · Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)

VY 5161 (VY5161) is sold by Vueling. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.

VY5161 leaves Venice in Italy, so EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261) may apply whichever airline you fly with.

You may get flight delay compensation (3+ hours late) or cancelled flight compensation, unless the cause was extraordinary.

With about 1,407 km between VCE and MAD (short-haul (up to 1,500 km)), compensation may be €250 per passenger (EU261), if you are entitled to it. All amounts

Does EU261 apply to Vueling flight VY 5161?

Yes, EU261 may apply, as VY5161 departs from Italy. Whether you are entitled to compensation depends on the cause, among other things.

Who operates Vueling flight VY 5161?

In our data, Vueling is the airline selling VY5161. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.

Was VY 5161 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?

Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If VY5161 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 (€250 per passenger (EU261)).