✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Berlin
→ Salzburg
Air Berlin · 530 km · Max €250 compensation
Departure
TXL
Berlin-Tegel Airport
Berlin, Germany
✈
Arrival
SZG
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg, Austria
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
4+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
Air Berlin is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your TXL–SZG flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you have a valid claim.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Air Berlin's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Air Berlin TXL–SZG: Full Compensation Guide
The Air Berlin route from Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) covers approximately 530 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €250 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Air Berlin, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.