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W61601 flight compensation

Wizz Air flight W61601 is a scheduled service operating from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to London Luton Airport.

Quick facts

Flight number: W61601
Airline: W6
ICAO airline code: WZZ
Origin airport: Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Destination airport: London Luton Airport
Distance category: Short-haul
EU261 protection: Yes
UK261 protection: Yes
Aircraft: A21N
Schedule snapshot: 2 Sept 2026, 04:10 – 2 Sept 2026, 06:35

About W61601

Passengers travelling on Wizz Air flight W61601 between Gdańsk and Luton, Bedfordshire may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

EU261 or UK261 may apply on this route. The bands are £220/€250, £350/€400 and £520/€600.

Up to 1,500 km

£220 / €250

Short-haul

1,500–3,500 km

£350 / €400

Medium-haul

Over 3,500 km

£520 / €600

Long-haul

Passenger rights under EU261

EU261 or UK261 may apply on this route. The bands are £220/€250, £350/€400 and £520/€600.

When are you entitled to compensation?

Eligible passengers travelling on W61601 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Gdańsk to Luton, Bedfordshire route are met.

W61601 compensation statistics

The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to W61601.

€250

Maximum compensation

EU261 or UK261 may apply on this route. The bands are £220/€250, £350/€400 and £520/€600.

3h+

Delay threshold

Arrival delay normally required.

EU261

Coverage

Applies on eligible European flights.

What happens after you submit your claim?

Once your W61601 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 W61601 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?

EU261 or UK261 may apply on this route. The bands are £220/€250, £350/€400 and £520/€600.

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.

Wizz Air (W6)

Gdańsk (GDN) → Luton, Bedfordshire (LTN)

approx. 1,283 km · Short-haul (up to 1,500 km)

€250 (EU261), or £220 if UK261 applies · EU261 (UK261 may also apply) · A21N · Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

W6 1601 (W61601) is sold by Wizz Air. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.

W61601 leaves Gdańsk in Poland, so EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261) may apply whichever airline you fly with. As it lands in the UK, UK261 may also apply if the operating airline is a UK or EU airline.

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

With about 1,283 km between GDN and LTN (short-haul (up to 1,500 km)), compensation may be €250 (EU261), or £220 if UK261 applies, if you are entitled to it. All amounts

Does EU261 apply to Wizz Air flight W6 1601?

Yes, EU261 may apply, as W61601 departs from Poland. UK261 may also apply if the operating airline is a UK or EU airline.

Who operates Wizz Air flight W6 1601?

In our data, Wizz Air is the airline selling W61601. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.

Was W6 1601 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?

Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If W61601 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 (EU261), or £220 if UK261 applies).