Do I need to print off my boarding pass Ryanair?

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.



As of 2026, Ryanair has transitioned almost entirely to Digital Boarding Passes (DBP) through their official app. For the vast majority of routes, you do not need to print your boarding pass and can simply scan the QR code from your smartphone. In fact, Ryanair has stated a goal to eliminate paper passes to reduce their environmental footprint. However, there are critical exceptions: if you are flying from certain airports in countries like Morocco, Turkey, or Lebanon, local security regulations often still require a printed paper boarding pass. Additionally, if you fail to check in online at least two hours before your flight, you will be charged a significant "Airport Check-in Fee" (often around £/€55). If your phone dies or you lose it after you have already checked in online, Ryanair staff can usually assist you at the gate for free, but it is always safer to have your phone fully charged or carry a portable power bank.

People Also Ask

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

If no self-service station is available, the regular check-in desk personnel will reprint it for you. Some airlines in some locations allow using mobile boarding pass through their smartphone app, if this is the case for your airline and airport - then you don't even need to reprint anything at all.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Save valuable time with your mobile boarding pass: if you are travelling with carry-on baggage only, you can go straight to security and then proceed to your gate.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

In order to check-in, you need a valid travel document. When travelling with Ryanair, we generally accept 2 forms of ID. A valid passport; A valid National Identity Card.

MORE DETAILS

Does Ryanair have online check-in? If you have reserved a seat, you can check-in online for your flight between 30 days and 4 hours before your scheduled flight. If you have not reserved a seat you cannot check in until 48 hours before travel.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

If the airline allows you to save a copy of the boarding pass as a PDF file, then: 1. Save the PDF file to disk, 2. Print the PDF file using this printing service.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

One disadvantage is certainly that many people have poor time management and arrive too late at the airport if they check in online. For some, this can lead to unwanted time pressure. On the other hand, those who still have to check in at the airport itself usually arrive early enough and are therefore over-punctual.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS