Delayed service

FR8230 from London to Barcelona delayed 2h 50m on 18 October 2026

On 18 October 2026, FR8230 STN–BCN landed 2h 50m late, short of the three hours that UK261 requires.

London Stansted (STN) → Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Landed 2h 50m late
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Delay at arrival: 2h 50m

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The amount turns on how far you flew, how late you finally arrived and, for cancellations, how much warning passengers got.

Was the FR8230 delay long enough to claim?

Ryanair flight FR8230 from London Stansted landed at Barcelona El Prat 2h 50m behind schedule on 18 October 2026. UK261 (UK version of Regulation 261/2004) only grants cash compensation once the arrival delay reaches three hours, so this flight falls short. This route covers 1,186 km, which places it in the bracket for flights of up to 1,500 km.

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Flight data

What the screens showed for this flight

Sourced from live departure and arrival screens at both airports. All times in UTC.

Flight number: FR8230
Operated by: Ryanair
Flight date: 18 October 2026
Itinerary: STN → BCN
Departure airport: London Stansted (STN)
Arrival airport: Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Planned departure: 05:45 UTC
Planned arrival: 08:00 UTC
Landed at: 10:50 UTC
Delay on arrival: 2h 50m
Route length: 1,186 km
Distance band: up to 1,500 km
Applicable law: UK261
Ryanair disruptions on this route: Disrupted flights logged: 11

Passenger rights

Your claim for this delay

What the law says

Under UK261, reaching your destination three or more hours late earns £220 to £520 per passenger, depending on how far you flew.

About this flight

Our records show the flight landed 2h 50m late, short of the three-hour threshold.

Time limit

Claims can reach back as far as 3 years. The check costs nothing and takes around two minutes.

Rules that apply to this route

How much notice did you get?

Told under 7 days ahead: compensation is due unless the replacement left at most 1 hour earlier and landed under 2 hours late.
Told 7–13 days ahead: compensation is due unless the replacement left at most 2 hours earlier and landed under 4 hours late.
Told 14 or more days ahead: nothing is owed.

What was your arrival delay?

Less than 3 hours: no cash payment.
At least 3 hours: £220 each.

We take this data from the public departure and arrival screens at each airport. It is shared for information, it does not amount to legal advice, and an airline can contest liability when the disruption was beyond its control.

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