How does online check in work with Ryanair?

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.



In 2026, Ryanair has transitioned to a 100% digital check-in process, emphasizing its official mobile app. Online check-in typically opens 60 days before departure for passengers who have purchased a specific seat, while those with a "randomly allocated" seat can only check in starting 24 hours before the flight (this window was shortened from 48 hours in recent years). During the process, you must confirm your travel documents and may be prompted to add "extras" like priority boarding or extra bags. Once complete, you receive a Digital Boarding Pass in the app. Ryanair now discourages printed passes, though they are still required for certain routes (like those departing from Morocco). If you arrive at the airport without having checked in online, you will be charged a significant "Airport Check-in Fee," which is currently around £55/€55. However, if you have checked in but your phone dies, Ryanair staff can usually print a pass for free at the desk. The 2026 system is designed to be "paperless," so having the app installed and updated is essential for a smooth journey.

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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 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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In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.

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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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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.

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Yes. You can check in for your flight at the airport, but you will have to pay an airport check-in fee per passenger to cover the extra cost of the airport check-in service.

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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.

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We recommend all passengers arrive at the check-in or bag drop desk at least 2 hours before they are due to fly. If you have booked through an Online Travel Agent, have been required to verify your booking, and wish to do so at the airport, please make sure you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight.

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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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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? 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.

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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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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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There are several possible reasons for why you can't check-in online. If you're flying to an international location or to a state that has COVID-related requirements, the system may prevent online check-in so that a check-in agent can verify your passport or that you've met whatever entry requirements are in place.

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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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Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);

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