Is it mandatory to print 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.



For most travelers in 2026, it is not mandatory to print a paper boarding pass for Ryanair, provided you use the Ryanair Mobile App to display a digital version. However, there are critical "High-Fidelity" exceptions that catch many passengers off guard. If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you must still go to the "Visa Check" desk at the airport, and many airports in Morocco, Turkey, or Israel do not support mobile boarding passes yet. In these specific locations, a printed paper copy is mandatory. If you arrive at the airport without a printed pass when one is required, or if you haven't checked in online at all, Ryanair will charge a "High-Fidelity" boarding pass re-issue fee (typically around £/€20) or an airport check-in fee (up to £/€55). To ensure a smooth journey, always check the "High-Fidelity" airport-specific requirements in your confirmation email. A "Pro-Tip" for 2026 is to always have a digital backup in your phone's wallet, but carry a paper copy if traveling outside the primary Schengen zone to avoid these notorious "low-cost" airline penalties.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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Touch the bottom of the screen and swipe up. Tap the ticket. Show the barcode or QR code on your phone so the attendant can scan it. If you have more than one ticket, be sure to show each barcode.

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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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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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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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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.

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Yes. I've often had mine and my daughter's boarding passes on my phone only because I make our reservations but she has to use her own boarding pass to get through security so she has her own boarding pass on her phone too and does not use my phone for her boarding pass.

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No. A boarding pass is a document (either paper or electronic) that shows a gate agent that you're allowed to board a plane for a particular flight. An e-ticket has a bunch of information that the gate agent doesn't need—including what you paid for the ticket and where you bought it.

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