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Lyon to Riga flight compensation

If your flight from Lyon to Riga was delayed, cancelled or caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. FlightClaimly helps you check your case and handle the claim process.

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Quick facts

Route
Lyon → Riga
Origin airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Destination airport
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Countries
France → Latvia

About Lyon to Riga

Flights from Lyon to Riga connect Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France with Riga International Airport in Latvia. Depending on the airline, route, delay length and reason for the disruption, passengers may be protected by EU261 or UK261 when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and the length of the delay at arrival. Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers flying from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Riga International Airport may have the right to compensation when the flight arrives at least three hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or causes a missed connection, as long as the disruption was within the airline's control.

Official sources

Regulation (EC) No 261/2004

European regulation establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers.

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European Union
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EU Air Passenger Rights Interpretative Guidelines

European Commission guidance explaining how EU passenger-rights rules should be interpreted and applied.

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European Commission
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When are you entitled to compensation?

To qualify for compensation, the flight disruption must normally be within the airline's control. Delays caused by technical issues, operational problems or crew shortages may qualify, while extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, airport restrictions or air traffic control decisions may not.

Lyon to Riga compensation statistics

The statistics below provide an overview of passenger compensation rules and help explain when compensation may apply.

LYS → RIX
Route

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Riga International Airport.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger when the route and disruption qualify under EU261 or UK261.

3h+
Delay threshold

Compensation normally requires an arrival delay of at least three hours.

What happens after you submit your claim?

After you submit your claim, FlightClaimly reviews your information, prepares the claim and follows up with the airline throughout the process.

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.

  2. 2

    FlightClaimly reviews the case

    We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.

  3. 3

    The airline responds

    The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.

  4. 4

    You receive your payout

    If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common Lyon to Riga 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 from Lyon to Riga?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Riga International Airport arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control. Eligibility depends on the operating airline, the reason for the delay and whether EU261 or UK261 applies.

How much compensation can I receive for the Lyon to Riga route?

Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600. The final amount depends primarily on the flight distance, the arrival delay and the rules that apply to the journey.

Does EU261 apply to flights from France to Latvia?

EU261 may apply depending on where the flight departed, where it arrived and which airline operated the flight. FlightClaimly checks the route and operating airline when assessing your case.

Can I claim if my Lyon to Riga flight was cancelled?

You may have a claim if the airline cancelled the flight at short notice and the cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances. The alternative transport and notice provided by the airline can also affect eligibility.

What documents do I need for a Lyon to Riga compensation claim?

You should normally keep your booking confirmation, flight details, passenger information and any messages received from the airline about the disruption. Additional documents may be requested while the claim is reviewed.

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Hamburg → Riga

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Larnaca → Riga

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Porto Airport (OPO)

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Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Porto Airport (OPO) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Porto Airport (OPO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Riga → Hamburg

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

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Riga International Airport (RIX) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

Riga → London

Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Riga → Marseille

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Riga → Porto

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Porto Airport (OPO)

Riga → Prague

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Alicante → Lyon

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Alicante → Riga

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Budapest → Lyon

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Düsseldorf → Riga

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Edinburgh → Riga

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Geneva → Riga

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Malta International Airport (MLA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Lyon → Alicante

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Lyon → Budapest

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

Lyon → London

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

Lyon → Palma

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Nice → Riga

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Palma → Lyon

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Palma → Riga

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Riga → Alicante

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Riga → Düsseldorf

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Riga → Edinburgh

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Riga → Geneva

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Riga → Luqa

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

Riga → Lyon

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Riga → Nice

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

Riga → Palma

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

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