⚠ Partial Coverage
Niamey
→ Cotonou
Ethiopian Airlines · 792 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
NIM
Diori Hamani International Airport
Niamey, Niger
✈
Arrival
COO
Cadjehoun Airport
Cotonou, Benin
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Ethiopian Airlines is based in Ethiopia. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether NIM is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Ethiopian Airlines'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.
Ethiopian Airlines NIM–COO: Full Compensation Guide
The Ethiopian Airlines route from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) covers approximately 792 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Ethiopian Airlines, 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.