As long as it's at least 28 days before your travel date, you should receive a full refund for the cancelled flight. Cancellation due to serious illness or death of someone due to travel. Ryanair will use its discretion, but you should be able to cancel your flights and receive a refund.

If you need to cancel a Ryanair flight in 2026, the first thing to know is that their tickets are generally non-refundable. If you simply choose not to travel, you are not entitled to a refund of the ticket price. However, you can apply for a refund of the Government Taxes paid on the ticket, though Ryanair often charges an administrative fee (typically around €20) that may exceed the value of the tax itself. If you wish to change your flight rather than cancel, you can do so up to 2.5 hours before departure for a flight change fee (usually between €45 and €95) plus any difference in the fare. In rare cases where you must cancel due to the death of a family member or a serious illness, Ryanair may offer a refund or travel credit if provided with official documentation. In 2026, many savvy travelers use "Flexi Plus" fares, which allow for free flight changes and cancellations for a credit, providing a safety net against the airline's otherwise rigid and fee-heavy cancellation policies.