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 €600 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 €600 regardless of the fare.

Emirates

EK 206

22/08/2026

Arrived

MXP

DXB

Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport

6h 55min

4709 km

Dubai

Dubai Airport

TERM.1

TERM.3

Preliminary check

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

€600per passenger

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Flight EK 206 on 22/08/2026 from Milan to Dubai arrived 15h 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 · MXP

14:15

22/08 · GMT+2

12:15 UTC · 22/08

Arrival · DXB

23:10

22/08 · GMT+4

19:10 UTC · 22/08

Actual times

Departure

05:10

23/08 · GMT+2

03:10 UTC · 23/08

Arrival

—

Runway takeoff 05:27Runway landing 13:54

+900 min arrival+895 min departure

Operator & Codeshare

Emirates

Operating carrier

Also sold as:

QFQF 8206Qantas

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

Reliability of the MXP → DXB route

614 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08

21′

Average delay

6.5%

EC 261 cases

5.2%

Cancelled

1487′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

73.5% · 14′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

70.7% · 29′

Sera (18-23)

66.1% · 16′

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

Airlines on this route

Airline	Flights	On time	Avg delay
Emirates	613	66%	21′

EK 206 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 28 recorded days

Average delay: 172′On time: 14/28Critical cases: 4

2026-08-072026-09-04

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

Event timeline

23/08 10:29UTC 23/08 08:29Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 05:11 → 05:10
23/08 05:43UTC 23/08 03:43Other
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 05:15 → 05:11

Your rights on this route

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

€600per passenger · 4709 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 €600 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 €600 regardless of the fare.

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