Guidance

Passenger travel to the EU by air, rail or sea

Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.

Flying to the EU from the UK

Before you leave for the airport, check online for the latest travel information and scheduled services from your airline.

Airport security screening

From 1 January 2021, flights continue and you should not experience any difference in security screening.

Passengers flying from the UK continue to transfer to onward flights at EU airports without extra security screening. This is also the case at airports in Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

There is no impact on direct flights to non-EU countries.

Air passenger rights

Existing passenger rights continue for air passengers flying from the UK.

For EU registered airlines, EU law continues to apply for flights to and from the EU.

Assistance, compensation and protection continues for:

You should take out appropriate travel insurance, check and understand the terms and conditions of their booking.

Private and general aviation

UK issued private pilot licences are valid for use on UK registered aircraft including for flights in the EU.

However, if the operator of the aircraft is resident or established in the EU, an EU licence may be required in some EU countries.

Travelling by Eurostar to the EU from the UK

Your rights as a rail passenger using either domestic or cross-border rail services remain unchanged.

The EU regulation on rail passengers’ rights is now UK law. It will continue to protect passengers on cross-border rail services.

Before you leave, check online for the latest travel information and scheduled services for Eurostar.

Travelling by Eurotunnel to the EU from the UK

Your rights as a passenger using Eurotunnel’s cross-border shuttle services remain unchanged.

Passengers can continue to use Eurotunnel’s existing complaints procedure.

Before you leave, check online for the latest travel information and scheduled services for Eurotunnel.

Travelling by bus or coach to the EU from the UK

The EU regulation on bus and coach passengers’ rights is now UK law. It continues to protect passengers on cross-border bus and coach services.

Before you leave, check online for the latest travel information and scheduled services for your bus or coach provider.

Travelling by sea to the EU from the UK

Passengers travelling to the EU by sea should not experience any difference in their journey.

Ferry passengers

The EU regulation on passengers’ rights is now UK law. It will continue to protect passengers on ferry services.

Cruising

The EU regulation on maritime passengers’ rights is now UK law. It will continue to protect passengers who embark on a cruise at a UK port.

Before you leave, check online for the latest travel information and scheduled services for your ferry or cruise provider.

Passenger rights

Passenger rights in regards to travelling will remain unchanged.

Updates to this page

Published 31 December 2020

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