Ryanair, delayed 3+ hours: you may be owed €250–€600 depending on flight distance (€250 under 1,500km, €400 for 1,500-3,500km, €600 over 3,500km).
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Yes — for a delay of 3+ hours, you may be owed €250–€600 depending on flight distance (€250 under 1,500km, €400 for 1,500-3,500km, €600 over 3,500km). This applies unless the airline can prove 'extraordinary circumstances' — severe weather, air traffic control strikes, or security risks are common exemptions; a technical fault or crew scheduling issue usually isn't.
You're also entitled to a free choice between a full refund or rerouting to your destination, on top of any compensation owed.
You may be owed €250–€600 depending on flight distance (€250 under 1,500km, €400 for 1,500-3,500km, €600 over 3,500km). Involuntary denied boarding entitles you to the same fixed compensation as a long delay, plus your choice of a refund or rerouting — and the airline must ask for volunteers first.
Ryanair is covered by EU261, the EU's air passenger rights regulation, which applies to flights departing the EU or arriving on an EU carrier.