✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Salzburg
→ Heraklion
Niki · 1,711 km · Max €400 compensation
Departure
SZG
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg, Austria
✈
Arrival
HER
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion, Greece
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€400
Medium-haul flight 1,500–3,500 km
4+ hour delay
€400
Medium-haul flight 1,500–3,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
Niki is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your SZG–HER 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 Niki'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.
Niki SZG–HER: Full Compensation Guide
The Niki route from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) covers approximately 1,711 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €400 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Niki, 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.