Ryanair online check-in

Ryanair requires online check-in: arriving at the airport without a boarding pass means a fee. Check-in opens 24 hours before departure with free (random) seating, or up to 60 days ahead if you have paid for a seat.

Step by step

Check in on ryanair.com or in the Ryanair app with your booking reference and e-mail, confirm passenger details (passport data is required for many routes), and save the boarding pass in the app. Screenshot it too. Gates do not wait for slow connections.

The deadlines that catch people out

Online check-in closes 2 hours before departure; after that only the paid airport desk can help. Bag drop and gate deadlines are strict. Final Call at Ryanair genuinely is final. Track your FR flight after departure on the Ryanair flight tracker.

Frequently asked questions

What does airport check-in cost? A substantial fee per passenger.

I checked in but can’t open the pass. Now what? The app stores passes offline once loaded; load it on wifi before leaving home.