Iberia Airlines Cancellation Policy

Iberia Airlines Cancellation Policy

The Iberia Airlines cancellation policy states that you can cancel your flight and get a refund under the following conditions: 

  • You cancelled your Iberia flight to/from the United States within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket (also known as Iberia Airlines’ 24-hour cancellation policy).
  • Your Iberia flight was cancelled and you decided not to catch the alternative flight.
  • Your Iberia flight is delayed by 5 hours or more.
  • Your ticket conditions allow you to opt for a refund.
  • If a close relative dies and you cancel your flight. A close relative can be a spouse, parent, child, or in-law. 
  • You are unable to travel due to COVID-19
    (as explained under Iberia Airlines Rebooking and Refund Options Due to COVID-19).

Iberia Cancellation Policy Due to Rerouting of Flights 

Iberia Airlines cancellation policy further states that you can request a refund and receive compensation if your flight is suddenly cancelled or delayed under certain situations*, as explained below. 

The compensation will be:

  • EUR 125 if your flight distance is up to 1,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 2 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, and EUR 250 if the delay exceeds 2 hours.
  • EUR 200 if your flight is an intra-Community flight exceeding 1,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 3 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight. 
  • EUR 200 if your flight distance is 1,500 – 3,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 3 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, and EUR 400 if the delay in arrival time is more than 3 hours.
  • EUR 300 for all flights not included above if the rerouted flight has an arrival time of up to 4 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight; or EUR 600 ¡f the delay exceeds 4 hours.

How to Receive Compensation from Iberia Airlines

Per Iberia cancellation policy, you can seek compensation by contacting the Booking Office, travel agent, or point of sale from where you purchased your ticket. 

You can ask to receive the compensation by cash, bank check, electronic bank transfer, or as travel vouchers. If you opt for a travel voucher, you can use it later to buy tickets or exchange it for cash. 

The conditions for cancelling your Iberia Airlines flight booking will be mentioned in your booking confirmation e-mail. You can also access them online via ‘Booking management.

* Per Iberia cancellation policy, you will not qualify for compensation in the following situations:

  1. You were informed of your flight’s cancellation between 14 – 7 days before the scheduled departure date and were offered a rerouted flight that allows you to catch your flight up to 2 hours before the original departure time and arrive at your final destination not more than 4 hours after the original arrival time.
  2. You were informed of the cancellation less than 7 days before the scheduled departure date and were offered a rerouted flight that allows you to catch your flight up to 1 hour before the original departure and arrive at your final destination less than 2 hours after the original arrival time.

Note. Iberia Airlines cancellation policy further states that if you purchased your ticket from a third party such as a travel agency or a website, you must contact them directly to cancel and refund your ticket. 

Iberia Airlines Cancellation Assistance 

Per Iberia avios cancellation policy, if your flight was cancelled or rerouted per the above-mentioned conditions, you can: 

  • Reroute your flight at your convenience (subject to seat availability). 
  • Cancel your flight and apply forreimbursement within 7 days:
    • For the part/parts of the journey, you did not make.
    • For the part/parts of the journey you made if the flight no longer serves your purpose. 
    • For a return flight to your first departure point if the flight no longer serves your purpose. 

Iberia Airlines flight cancellation policy also states that if your flight is suddenly delayed, you will be offered the following free of charge

  • Meals and refreshments depending on your waiting time. 
  • 2 phone calls/e-mails/faxes. 
  • Overnight accommodation (if required) plus transportation.

Iberia Airlines Rebooking and Refund Options Due to COVID-19

Iberia Airlines’ post-COVID policies allow you to rebook your flight free of charge or claim a refund in the form of a voucher if your flight was affected by any of the following circumstances less than 15 days before your flight’s departure:

  1. New restrictions for entry have been imposed at your destination.
  2. The introduction of compulsory lockdown or quarantine measures at your destination that prevents you from travelling.
  3. The introduction of compulsory lockdown or quarantine measures in your city of origin that prevent you from travelling. 
  4. You or a household member test positive for COVID-19, in which case you must do all of the following before your flight’s departure:
    • Send an email to salud@iberia.es. 
    • Add the following in the Subject field: Health + Booking Reference + Voucher.
    • Attach a medical certificate. 

Note

  • You will need to provide the following as proof to explain why you cannot travel:
    • A medical certificate (for #4 above).
    • A certificate issued by the local authorities (for #1, #2, #3 above). 
    • A sworn statement explaining why you can’t travel (with date, name, place, and signature).
  • If you purchased your ticket directly through www.iberiaexpress.com (starting with 060), you will need to request your voucher.

How can I change/rebook my flight on Iberia?

You can rebook your Iberia Airlines flight or request a refund in the form of a voucher in any of these ways: 

  1. Online through Iberia’s website
    (through ‘Booking management’)
  2. Through the mobile app
  3. By phone
  4. Through an Iberia Airlines Booking Center 
  5. Through your travel agent

Note

  • You must rebook or request a travel voucher at least 3 hours before your flight’s departure. 
  • You can request a travel voucher for the value of your ticket—plus any ancillaries you may have booked, such as an additional bag or seat selection. You will receive your travel within 5 days and can use it on future travel on Iberia Airlines, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum

How can I request a voucher from Iberia Airlines?

You can request a voucher online as follows:

  1. Go to the homepage: www.iberia.com
  2. Click on the ‘Booking management’ tab
    (it appears below the booking box)
  3. Enter the following information:
    • Your surname 
    • Your booking code
  4. Click on the ‘Manage your booking’ button 
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to request a voucher

After you place your request through the ‘Booking management’ option:

  • Within 5 days, you will receive a ticket voucher(s) with a code (by email).
  • You can use the voucher for yourself or anyone. 
  • At least one flight segment must be operated by Iberia, Air Nostrum, or Iberia Express.
  • To purchase your new ticket online, enter the new voucher code on the payment page. 
  • You will receive your new ticket immediately. 
  • Any remaining balance will stay credited to your voucher for future use. 

How can I check my Iberia Airlines voucher balance?

To check your Iberia Airlines’ voucher balance: 

  • Go to the Vouchers page
  • Enter your voucher code and email ID
  • Click on the ‘Check’ button  

Your voucher balance will appear.

For how long is my voucher valid?

  • If you requested your voucher before May 28, 2020, your voucher is valid for use up to June 30 for travel up to September 30, 2021.
  • If you requested your voucher between May 29 May and November 3, 2020, your voucher is valid for use and travel up to December 31, 2021.
  • If you requested your voucher after November 4, 2020, your voucher is valid for use and travel till 14 months after your date of request. 

To be eligible to use your voucher, at least one of the flights in your itinerary must be operated by Iberia Airlines, Air Nostrum, or Iberia Express.

Can I use my voucher to book my ticket through a travel agent?

No, you can use your voucher only to book your flight online. 

Can I get a voucher for my flight + hotel or flight + car holiday package on Iberia? 

Holiday packages involving flight + hotel and flight + car are managed by British Airways. If your travel plan has been directly affected by COVID-19, you will be informed before your flight’s departure. For more information, send an email to Vacaciones.iberia@ba.com.

How to Cancel Iberia Airlines Reservations

The easiest cancel a flight booked directly via Iberia Airlines’ official website, mobile app, or booking center is online

To cancel your Iberia Airlines reservations online:

  1. Go to the official website
  2. Click on the ‘Booking management’ tab
    (it appears below the booking box)
  3. Enter the following information:
    • Your surname 
    • Your booking code
  4. Click on the ‘Manage your booking’ button 
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to select your flight and cancel it

If you booked your Iberia flight through a third party such as a travel agent or an online website, you will need to contact them directly.

After you cancel your flight reservation

  • You will receive a confirmation email. 
  • All flights on the booking will be cancelled. 
  • The refundable amount will be credited to the account you used to purchase your ticket, or converted into a flight voucher for future use, depending on your fare type and time of cancellation.

How to Change Your Iberia Airlines Reservations

You can modify your Iberia Airlines reservations online or by phone

Depending on your fare terms and conditions, you can make the following changes up to 3 hours before your flight’s departure: 

  • Change your travel dates 
  • Change your flight destination 
  • Select your seat 
  • Buy extra baggage
  • Change your contact details (phone number and/or email)

You can make the changes in the following ways:

  1. Online through ‘Booking management’
  2. By phone
    • Through Iberia Airlines’ Booking Center 
    • Through your travel agent

How can I change my Iberia Airlines reservations online?

You can change your Iberia Airlines flight travel date, time, and/or destination online. 

To change your Iberia Airlines reservation online:

  1. Go to the official website
  2. Click on the ‘Booking management’ tab
    (it appears below the booking box)
  3. Enter the following information:
    • Your surname 
    • Your booking code
  4. Click on the ‘Manage your booking’ button 
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to change your flight 

You will receive a confirmation email with your new travel itinerary. 

How can I change my Iberia Airlines’ flight booking by phone?

You can change your Iberia Airlines reservations by phone (if your fare conditions permit) at the phone numbers provided below

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  • Canada
  • Spain
  • Austria
  • Argentina
  • China
  • Costa Rica
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Luxembourg
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Russian Federation
  • South Africa
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • Venezuela



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(+43)(01) 79 56 77 22
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(+86)400 881 0207
(+506)4036 0069
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(+33)825 800 965
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Frequently Asked Questions on Iberia Cancellation Policy

What is the Iberia Airlines cancellation policy regarding penalty-free cancellations?
Per Iberia cancellation policy, you can cancel your ticket and get a refund if:

  • You cancel your flight within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket to/from the United States. 
  • Your Iberia flight was cancelled and you decided not to catch the alternative flight.
  • Your Iberia flight is delayed by 5 hours or more.
  • Your ticket conditions allow you to opt for a refund.
  • A close relative dies and you cancel your flight. A close relative can be a spouse, parent, child, or in-law. 
  • You are unable to travel due to COVID-19
    (as explained under Iberia Airlines Rebooking and Refund Options Due to COVID-19).

The fare conditions will be mentioned in your booking confirmation e-mail. You can also access them online via ‘Booking management’.

Note. If you purchased your ticket from a third party such as a travel agency or a website, you will have to contact them directly to cancel and refund your ticket. 

Instead of cancelling my Iberia Airlines flight, can I rebook it? 
Yes, you can. Iberia Airlines’ post-COVID policy allows you to rebook your flight free of charge or claim a refund in the form of a travel voucher if your flight was affected by any of the following circumstances less than 15 days before your flight’s departure:

  1. New entry restrictions were imposed at your destination.
  2. Mandatory lockdown or quarantine measures prevent you from:
    • Travelling to your destination.
    • Travelling from your city of origin. 
  3. You or a member of your household test positive for COVID-19.

Note

  • You will need to provide the following as proof to explain why you cannot travel:
    • A medical certificate (for #3 above).
    • A certificate issued by the local authorities (for #1 and #2 above). 
    • A sworn statement explaining why you can’t travel (with date, name, place, and signature).
  • If you purchased your ticket directly through www.iberiaexpress.com (starting with 060), you will need to request your voucher.

What should I do if I don’t qualify for a refund on Iberia Airlines and I don’t want to fly now?
According to the Iberia Airlines cancellation policy, if you don’t qualify for a refund and new COVID restrictions were imposed in your destination or origin city 15 days before your flight’s departure, or you or a household member have been affected by COVID, you can rebook your flight to a later date without having to pay any change fee. Alternatively, you can apply for a refund voucher for future travel.

What’s the best way to cancel my Iberia Airlines reservations?
If you want to cancel a flight that you booked directly with Iberia Airlines, you should request a refund online. This will cancel all the flights in your booking. However, the Iberia cancellation policy states that if you booked your flight from a third party such as a travel agent or an online website, you will need to contact them directly.

Can I get a full refund on my Iberia Airlines reservation/booking?
According to Iberia Airlines’ flight cancellation policy, you can get a full refund on your Iberia Airlines ticket to/from the United States if you cancel within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket—and several other scenarios as explained under Iberia Airlines Cancellation Policy (above)

How will I know if my Iberia Airlines flight status changes to cancelled?
If your Iberia Airlines flight status changes or is canceled, you will receive a notification on your phone or through your travel agency (if you booked through one).

Will Iberia Airlines compensate me for a delayed or cancelled flight?
Under the Iberia cancellation policy, you are entitled to receive compensation in the following conditions:

  • If your flight distance is up to 1,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 2 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, you will receive a compensation of EUR 125; and EUR 250 if the delay exceeds 2 hours.
  • If your flight is an intra-Community flight exceeding 1,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 3 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, you will receive a compensation of EUR 200
  • If your flight distance is 1,500–3,500 km and the arrival time of the rerouted flight is up to 3 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, you will receive a compensation of EUR 200, and EUR 400 if the delay in arrival time is more than 3 hours.
  • For all flights not included above, if the rerouted flight has an arrival time of up to 4 hours after the arrival time of the originally scheduled flight, you will receive a compensation of EUR 300; and EUR 600 if the delay exceeds 4 hours.

How long will it take me to get a refund?
If you cancelled per the Iberia Airlines cancellation policy and qualify for a refund, it may take up to 90 days for Iberia to process your request due to a heavy backlog. If you don’t hear from Iberia within 90 days, you must follow up. 

What are my options if my Iberia Airlines flight was cancelled?
Per the Iberia flight cancellation policy, if your flight was cancelled, you can rebook it free of charge (similar to your cancelled flight’s fare type) or request a refund—either in the form of cash or as a travel voucher that you can use later. 

What if my Iberia Airlines flight was cancelled and I had booked my ticket from a travel agent?
Per Iberia Airlines policy, if you had booked your flight from a travel agent and it was cancelled, you must contact the travel agent directly. You can ask the agent to rebook it free of charge or request a refund—either in the form of cash or as a travel voucher for use in the future. 

What are Iberia Airlines rebooking and refund policies due to COVID-19? 
Iberia Airlines’ new rebooking and refund policy due to COVID-19 allows you to rebook your flight free of cost or claim a refund in the form of a voucher if your flight was affected by any of the following circumstances less than 15 days before your flight’s departure:

  1. New entry restrictions have been imposed at your destination.
  2. Lockdown or quarantine measures at your destination prevent you from travelling.
  3. Lockdown or quarantine measures in your city prevent you from travelling. 
  4. You or a household member test positive for COVID-19, in which case you must do all of the following before your flight’s departure:
    • Send an email to salud@iberia.es. 
    • Add the following in the Subject field: Health + Booking Reference + Voucher.
    • Attach a medical certificate. 

Note

  • You will need to provide the following as proof to explain why you cannot travel:
    • A medical certificate (for #4 above).
    • A certificate issued by the local authorities (for #1, #2, #3 above). 
    • A sworn statement explaining why you can’t travel (with date, name, place, and signature).
  • If you purchased your ticket directly through www.iberiaexpress.com (starting with 060), you will need to request your voucher.

Per Iberia Airlines’ 24-hour cancellation policy, you can cancel a flight booking to/from the United States without any cancellation fee if you cancel within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket.

In all other cases, a cancellation fee will apply (unless it states on your ticket that your fare is refundable).

Can I cancel my Iberia Airlines booking without penalty?
Per Iberia air cancellation policy, you can cancel your ticket and get a refund in the following cases:

  • You cancel your flight to/from the U.S. within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket. 
  • Your flight was cancelled and you decided not to catch the alternative flight.
  • Your Iberia flight is delayed by 5 hours or more.
  • Your ticket conditions allow you to opt for a refund.
  • A close relative dies and you cancel your flight. A close relative can be a spouse, parent, child, or in-law. 
  • You are unable to travel due to COVID-19
    (as explained under Iberia Airlines Rebooking and Refund Options Due to COVID-19).

In all other cases, you will be charged a penalty.

What is iberia 24 hour cancellation policy?
iberia 24 hour cancellation policy states that you can cancel a flight booking to/from the United States without any cancellation fee if you cancel within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket.


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