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Ryanair Online Check-In (2026)

Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Ryanair official website

Quick Answer

Ryanair online check-in opens 60 days early if you purchase a seat, or 24 hours before departure for random seat allocation, and closes 60 minutes before the flight. All passengers must use the Ryanair app for 100% digital boarding passes, and non-EU citizens must complete a visa check.

Check-In Window

Opens
60 days before departure with a reserved seat, or 24 hours before departure with random seat allocation
Closes
60 minutes before scheduled departure (as of Nov 2026)

How to Check In Online — Step by Step

  1. 1Visit ryanair.com or open the Ryanair app.
  2. 2Log in to your myRyanair account or select 'Check-in' and enter your reservation number and email.
  3. 3Enter or confirm your travel document details (passport or national ID).
  4. 4Choose to purchase a reserved seat or accept a free random seat allocation.
  5. 5Complete the Visa/Document verification if you are a non-EU/EEA citizen.
  6. 6Download your digital boarding pass to the Ryanair app.
Go to Ryanair Check-In →

Check-In Methods

Online (Website)https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/lp/check-in
Mobile App✓ Ryanair app (iOS, Android)
Mobile Boarding Pass✓ Accepted
Airport Kiosk✓ Available at most airports

Documents Required

A valid passport or a valid National Identity Card. Driver's licenses or birth certificates are not accepted. Non-EU/EEA citizens must verify their visa or resident permit via the app or at the airport Visa/Document check desk.

Seat Selection at Check-In

Seat selection is available for a fee, allowing check-in 60 days in advance. If you opt for free random seat allocation, check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Families get free reserved seats for up to four children per adult.

International Flight Check-In

All non-EU/EEA passengers must complete Visa or Resident Permit verification during the check-in process via the myRyanair app or have their documents checked and stamped at the Ryanair Visa/Document check desk at the airport before proceeding to security.

Group & Family Check-In

Groups of 15 or more must book through the Group Travel Service. For families, children under 12 must sit beside an accompanying adult. A maximum of four children for every one adult on the same booking will receive a reserved seat free of charge, allowing the family to check in 60 days early.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  1. 1'Error alert during check-in' - Use an alternative device, clear cache/cookies, or update the app.
  2. 2'Booked through third-party' - You must verify your identity on Ryanair's website before you can check in.
  3. 3'Visa check required' - Non-EU citizens must verify documents in the app or visit the Visa/Document check desk at the airport.

Pro Tips

Ryanair has transitioned to 100% digital boarding passes via its app, eliminating paper passes. Non-EU/EEA citizens have a strict requirement to complete a Visa/Document check, either via the app or at a specific desk at the airport, before going through security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check in at the airport for free?
No, airport check-in incurs a fee unless you have a Flexi Plus ticket or require special assistance.
Do I need to print my boarding pass?
No, Ryanair has moved to 100% digital boarding passes via its app as of late 2025.
What if I am a non-EU citizen?
Non-EU/EEA citizens must verify their travel documents via the app or have them checked and stamped at the Ryanair Visa/Document check desk before going through security.

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