Can I check in someone else on Ryanair?

For your safety and security, and for the safety and security of your fellow passengers and our crew, the check-in process must be completed by you personally, by a passenger on your booking, or by an individual with personal knowledge of you and of the contents of your luggage.



Yes, you can check in someone else for a Ryanair flight, provided you are on the same booking or have their specific booking reference and email address. When you log into the Ryanair app or website and select "Check-in," the system will list all passengers associated with that reservation. You can then enter the required passport or national ID details for each person. However, in 2026, Ryanair has introduced stricter "Identity Verification" protocols for bookings made through third-party travel agents; in these cases, each passenger may be required to complete a "biometric face check" on their own device before they can be checked in. For standard direct bookings, one person can easily handle the check-in for the whole family or group. It is vital to remember that Ryanair strictly requires online check-in to be completed at least two hours before departure; failing to do so—or checking in at the airport desk—will result in a "Check-in Fee" of approximately €/£55 per person. Always ensure you have the correct documentation for all travelers to avoid boarding delays.

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If you have not reserved a seat you cannot check in until 48 hours before travel. If you are flying twice with Ryanair within 15 days of each other, you can check-in for both flights at the same time. You can print your boarding pass up to 2 hours before your scheduled flight. Click here to check-in online.

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To check-in online: Go to the Manage my Booking section on ryanair.com and print out boarding passes. If you do not have baggage to check, you can go straight to the security checkpoint with your boarding pass.

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You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport. If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger.

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They won't let anyone check your bag in except you. There are a various security reasons for that. You have to show ID to check baggage so your friend cannot check baggage in under a reservation in your name.

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Airlines usually do not allow you to give your airline ticket to someone else. This is because airline tickets are non-transferable. There are a few reasons for this: Security: Airlines want to make sure that the person who is flying is the person whose name is on the ticket.

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It's absolutely OK to buy an airline ticket for someone else. It's a great gift to give someone. It's also necessary for some situations. As the following steps will show, buying a plane ticket for someone else just requires knowing the right information before you make the purchase.

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Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.

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Checking in for a flight early or late comes down to more personal preference than anything else. As long as you check in before the window closes, you'll (most likely) get a seat on the aircraft. But, being strategic, one way or the other, might bag you a better one.

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You will need your Ryanair booking reference which the third-party travel agent should have provided you with. This is a 6-digit code unique to your booking. You will also need a form of identification with a photo/signature on it (National ID card or passport) and a device (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop) with a camera.

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The purpose of checking-in is to receive your boarding pass. A few years ago, you had to present your ID and booking confirmation at the airport to receive your boarding pass. Now, thanks to online check-in, you can do this in advance from the comfort of your home. However, you should also be aware of a few things.

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