⚠ Partial Coverage
Sharm El Sheikh
→ Kuwait
Egyptair · 1,332 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
SSH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
✈
Arrival
KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait, Kuwait
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Egyptair is based in Egypt. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether SSH 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 Egyptair'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.
Egyptair SSH–KWI: Full Compensation Guide
The Egyptair route from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) covers approximately 1,332 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 Egyptair, 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.