The terminal for Ryanair depends entirely on the airport, but at its primary hubs, it is almost always located in Terminal 1. For example, at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ryanair is the primary occupant of Terminal 1, while Aer Lingus and US-bound flights use Terminal 2. At London Stansted (STN), there is only one main terminal building, so all Ryanair flights depart from there, though they often use "Satellite 3" which requires a short transit shuttle. At Manchester Airport (MAN), Ryanair recently shifted its operations primarily to Terminal 3, which is often referred to as the "Ryanair terminal" by locals. In continental Europe, such as at Barcelona (BCN), Ryanair operates out of Terminal 2, which is the older terminal dedicated mostly to low-cost carriers. In 2026, it is vital to check your digital boarding pass in the Ryanair app before heading to the airport, as some airports (like Madrid or Munich) may assign different terminals based on specific gates or seasonal operational shifts. Generally, if an airport has an "older" or "low-cost" terminal, that is where you will find the yellow-and-blue planes.