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Lyon to Warsaw flight compensation

If your flight from Lyon to Warsaw 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 → Warsaw
Origin airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Destination airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Countries
France → Poland

About Lyon to Warsaw

Flights from Lyon to Warsaw connect Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France with Warsaw Chopin Airport in Poland. 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 Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw compensation statistics

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

LYS → WAW
Route

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw 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 Poland?

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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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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Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

CairoWarsaw

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Luton Airport (LTN)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Malaga Airport (AGP)

WarsawNyköping

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)

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Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich Airport (MUC)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

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BydgoszczWarsaw

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GdańskWarsaw

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

KatowiceWarsaw

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

LyonOslo

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Oslo Airport (OSL)

LyonParis

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

LyonStockholm

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

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Oslo Airport (OSL) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna Airport (VIE)

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Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)

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Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)

LyonLarnaca

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

LyonLisbon

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)

BucharestWarsaw

Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

DüsseldorfWarsaw

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

KrakówWarsaw

Kraków Airport (KRK) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

PragueWarsaw

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Riga International Airport (RIX) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

WarsawLyon

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

WarsawRiga

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

BerlinLyon

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

LyonBerlin

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

AthensLyon

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

EdinburghWarsaw

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

GenevaWarsaw

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

HamburgWarsaw

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

LarnacaWarsaw

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

LyonAthens

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

NiceWarsaw

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

PortoWarsaw

Porto Airport (OPO) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

TallinnWarsaw

Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

WarsawEdinburgh

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

WarsawGeneva

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

WarsawHamburg

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

WarsawNice

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

WarsawPorto

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Porto Airport (OPO)

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Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

LondonLyon

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

LyonLondon

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

LyonMalaga

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Malaga Airport (AGP)

LyonMarrakesh

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

MalagaLyon

Malaga Airport (AGP) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

AlicanteWarsaw

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

LuqaWarsaw

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

PalmaWarsaw

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

ReykjavikWarsaw

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

WarsawAlicante

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

WarsawLuqa

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

WarsawPalma

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

WarsawSplit

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Split Airport (SPU)

DüsseldorfLyon

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

GenevaLyon

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

LyonDüsseldorf

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

LyonGeneva

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

EdinburghLyon

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

HamburgLyon

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

LyonEdinburgh

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

LyonHamburg

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

LyonMarseille

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

LyonNice

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

LyonPorto

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

LyonPrague

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

MarseilleLyon

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

NiceLyon

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

PortoLyon

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

PragueLyon

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

AlicanteLyon

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

BudapestLyon

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

LondonLyon

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

LuqaLyon

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

LyonAlicante

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

LyonBudapest

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

LyonLondon

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

LyonLuqa

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

LyonPalma

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

LyonRiga

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

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

RigaLyon

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

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