Do I need Ryanair app to check-in?

How do I check in for my flights? You can check in on the Ryanair.com website or on the mobile App.



As of 2026, the Ryanair App is effectively mandatory for a seamless travel experience. While you can technically "check in" on the website, Ryanair has transitioned to 100% Digital Boarding Passes that must be displayed via the app on your smartphone. Printed paper boarding passes are no longer accepted at most airports. If you arrive at the airport without having checked in online via the app, you will be charged a steep airport check-in fee (typically €55). For 2026 travelers, the app also handles mandatory "Visa Documentation Verification" for non-EU passengers. If your phone dies or you lose it after you have already checked in, Ryanair staff can assist you at the gate for free since your details are in the system, but the "digital-first" requirement is now the standard for avoiding extra costs on this budget carrier.

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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.

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You can access your boarding pass via 'My Bookings' on the Ryanair.com website or the Ryanair App.

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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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Have your boarding pass on your mobile device? It's important to remember that the TSA officer cannot accept a printed version of a mobile boarding pass because the technology doesn't recognize it. A mobile boarding pass must be on the phone.

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For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.

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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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Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.

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Ryanair's low fares are a result of clever cost-cutting tactics, such as eliminating in-flight amenities, using cheaper secondary airports, and charging for extras like drinks and snacks.

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Standard Verification involves: logging into or signing-up to a myRyanair account; uploading a photo of your signature; uploading a picture of your passport or national identification card; and. providing your phone number.

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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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What can I do? Make sure to report your lost boarding pass at the airline's airport counter and provide your booking information and passport to get a new one.

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I have checked in online, but can't see my boarding pass. This could be because some airports do not accept mobile boarding passes, or it may be unavailable for a number of other reasons, technical or otherwise. If this is the case, please collect your boarding pass at the airport.

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