✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Baku
→ Budapest
Wizz Air · 2,564 km · Max €400 compensation
Departure
GYD
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Baku, Azerbaijan
✈
Arrival
BUD
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
Budapest, Hungary
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
Wizz Air is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your GYD–BUD 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 Wizz Air'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.
Wizz Air GYD–BUD: Full Compensation Guide
The Wizz Air route from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) covers approximately 2,564 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 Wizz Air, 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.