When is compensation due?

When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €400 per passenger.

What counts as extraordinary circumstances?

Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.

How long do I have to claim?

In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.

Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?

Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €400 regardless of the fare.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

3L 200

31/08/2026

Arrived

AUH

CCJ

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International Airport

4h 05min

2690 km

Kozhikode

Calicut International Airport

TERM.A

Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

€400per passenger

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Flight 3L 200 on 31/08/2026 from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode arrived 6h 42min late.

With an arrival delay of 3 hours or more, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.

Scheduled times

Departure · AUH

23:20

31/08 · GMT+4

19:20 UTC · 31/08

Arrival · CCJ

04:55

01/09 · GMT+5:30

23:25 UTC · 31/08

Actual times

Departure

04:22

01/09 · GMT+4

00:22 UTC · 01/09

Arrival

11:37

01/09 · GMT+5:30

06:07 UTC · 01/09

Runway takeoff 06:29Runway landing 11:36

+402 min arrival+302 min departureActual duration 5h 45min

Operator & Codeshare

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Operating carrier

Also sold as:

EYEY 1684Etihad Airways

EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.

Reliability of the AUH → CCJ route

1194 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08

22′

Average delay

4.3%

EC 261 cases

2.8%

Cancelled

822′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

86.3% · 7′

Notte (00-05)

71.2% · 23′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

70.3% · 17′

Sera (18-23)

65.6% · 30′

Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.

Airlines on this route

Airline	Flights	On time	Avg delay
Air India Express	202	45%	47′
Etihad Airways	234	68%	15′
IndiGo	169	65%	21′
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	589	73%	16′

3L 200 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 17 recorded days

Average delay: 101′On time: 1/17Critical cases: 1

2026-08-162026-09-04

Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.

Event timeline

01/09 04:30UTC 01/09 00:30Other
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 01:28 → 04:22
01/09 01:39UTC 31/08 21:39Other
Flight departed
- Status changedScheduled → Active
- Tail Number changedA6-ANB
- Actual Equipment changed320

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

€400per passenger · 2690 km route

Up to 1,500 km€250

1,500 to 3,500 km€400

Over 3,500 km€600

This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

When is compensation due?: When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €400 per passenger.
What counts as extraordinary circumstances?: Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
How long do I have to claim?: In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?: Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €400 regardless of the fare.

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