You can swap the first name with the last name free of charge once for each passenger up to 48 hours after making your booking in case a mistake was done filling the passenger(s) details. Up to three characters per name can be changed free of charge once, up to 48 hours before scheduled departure.

Changing a passenger name on a Ryanair booking is notoriously expensive and is often higher than the cost of a new flight. In 2026, the standard "Name Change Fee" starts at €115 / £115 if done online, and increases to €160 / £160 if you wait until you are at the airport. This fee is charged per person, per booking. There is one crucial exception: Ryanair allows for a 24-hour "grace period" from the time of booking where you can correct minor spelling mistakes or flip a first and last name for free through their customer service chat. Beyond that 24-hour window, you are hit with the full fee. If you only need to correct a small typo (up to 3 characters), some agents may do it for free, but a full name change (transferring the ticket to another person) will always trigger the high fee. Because of this, travelers are urged to double-check their passport details during the booking process, as a simple typo could effectively double the price of your budget vacation once the change fees are applied.