Do I have to print my Ryanair Boarding Pass?

You can access your boarding pass on the Ryanair App once you have checked in. 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.



For most flights in 2026, you no longer need to print your Ryanair boarding pass and are encouraged to use the "High-Fidelity" digital version within the myRyanair app. Ryanair has moved toward a nearly 100% digital boarding pass model to streamline airport operations and reduce its environmental impact by roughly 300 tons of paper annually. Once you check in via the app or website, your pass is stored locally in the app for offline use. However, there are critical "High-Fidelity" exceptions due to local regulations: if you are flying from Morocco, Turkey (except Dalaman), or Tirana to the UK, you must still present a printed paper boarding pass at the airport. In all other cases, if your phone dies or is lost, airport staff can assist with a reprint at the gate, often free of charge if you have already checked in online. To be safe, it is a high-fidelity best practice to ensure your phone is charged or carry a power bank to ensure your digital pass is accessible at security.

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There's no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding which type of boarding pass is right for you — both work just fine. But when it comes to air travel, we like to play it safe, which is why we recommend printing out your boarding pass, too.

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Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed. To board your flight, scan your mobile boarding pass by holding one of the devices listed above with your pass facing the scanner.

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6.2. 1 You must check in online at www.ryanair.com and print or download your boarding pass, unless you have a Flexi Plus ticket, in which case you can check in at the airport for free. 6.2. 2 Online check-in opens 60 days before the scheduled departure time if you have purchased an allocated seat.

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What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.

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During the online check-in process, you'll have the option to choose how you want to receive your boarding pass. Select the “Print Boarding Pass” option to generate a printable PDF version.

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If you received your physical boarding pass at a kiosk or check-in desk, you will not be able to use a screenshot of the paper pass to get through TSA or the gate. You can always get another pass printed if you lost the original. How common is it to miss a flight even after getting the boarding pass?

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Generally speaking, we like to err on the side of caution and suggest you print out your boarding pass, even if you already checked in online and have a mobile version on your phone.

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You can print your boarding pass online, at the airport using a self-service kiosk, or from the ticket counter on the day of departure, prior to your flight's scheduled departure time. Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight?

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Not technically. Your boarding pass is your “ticket” to board the plane, but technically your ticket is generated as an “e-ticket,” or an electronic ticket, when you book your flight. Your boarding pass will be generated upon check-in, either online or at the check-in counter.

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You can check in on the Ryanair.com website or on the mobile App. Once you are logged in, select check-in and enter your travel document details.

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You can check in for your Ryanair flight on the airline's website. Check-in times vary depending on whether you have purchased a seat and can be as early as 60 days before departure (if you've purchased a seat), and 24 hours before your departure if you choose not to purchase a seat.

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Our check-in and bag drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure and close strictly 40 minutes before your flight departure unless you are notified otherwise before flight departure. If you do not check-in by then you may be denied boarding without refund.

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this is not a boarding card Go to ticket desk for visa/document check & boarding card. It means exactly what it says. Airlines are required to check your documentation for entry into the destination country. Often that can't be done online but must be done by a human at the counter.

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You can access your boarding pass on the Ryanair App once you have checked in. 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.

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The boarding pass is saved to the Google Wallet app. You don't need an internet connection to get your saved boarding passes.

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All non-EU/EEA passengers must have their online boarding pass checked and stamped at the Document/Visa Check Desk before going through airport security.

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If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

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