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Israeli Aviation Services Law vs EU Regulation 261

Two laws can cover the same flight. Here they are side by side: what each covers, how much it gives and when. The check itself shows which one fits your flight.

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Amount per passenger

Israeli Aviation Services Law

  • up to 2,000 km1,530 ₪
  • 2,000–4,500 km2,450 ₪
  • over 4,500 km3,670 ₪

EU Regulation 261/2004

  • up to 1,500 km€250
  • 1,500–3,500 km (or within the EU over 1,500)€400
  • over 3,500 km€600
Which flights

Israeli Aviation Services LawApplies to every flight departing from or landing in Israel, on any airline.

EU Regulation 261/2004Applies to a flight departing from an EU airport (any airline), and to a flight into the EU on an EU-licensed airline.

When cash compensation is due

Israeli Aviation Services LawTaking off 8 hours or more late counts as a cancellation: cash compensation per the table, plus a refund or an alternative ticket.

EU Regulation 261/2004Arriving at the final destination 3 hours or more late entitles you to compensation, like a cancellation (CJEU, Sturgeon).

When nothing is due

Israeli Aviation Services LawNo cash compensation if the airline proves special circumstances outside its control that it could not prevent, a protected strike, or a cancellation to avoid flying on Shabbat or a holiday.

EU Regulation 261/2004No compensation for extraordinary circumstances that could not have been avoided with all reasonable measures.

Time limits

Israeli Aviation Services LawYou can claim up to 4 years after the event. During a declared "special situation" the minister may change some of these rights by order.

EU Regulation 261/2004An amendment signed in 2026 (Regulation 2026/2202) applies from 23.10.2027: the amounts stay the same, and from then claims must be filed within 9 months of the flight.

Payment

Israeli Aviation Services LawCompensation is due within 45 days of your written request, a ticket refund within 21 days. Payment is in money; a voucher only if you agreed explicitly and in writing.

EU Regulation 261/2004The EU regulation sets no fixed payment deadline. Payment is in money, or in vouchers only with the passenger's signed agreement (art. 7(3)).

One compensation per event: if you were compensated under a foreign law, you do not get the same kind of benefit again under the Israeli law.

Sources (checked 01.11.2026): Aviation Services Law (Nevo) · Official Gazette 14222: 2026 amounts · Domestic flight regulations (Nevo) · Regulation 261/2004 (EUR-Lex) · Regulation 2026/2202 (EUR-Lex)

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General information, not legal advice. Whether compensation is due depends on the facts and the applicable law.