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Ryanair Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Ryanair (FR) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: FRFounded 1984HQ: Swords, County Dublin, Ireland
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About Ryanair

Explore the latest Ryanair (FR) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

The Irish airline Ryanair was founded on November 28, 1984, and began operations on July 8, 1985. The company is headquartered at Dublin Airport, Ireland. Ryanair is the largest low-cost airline in Europe. The airline has subsidiaries: Buzz, Ryanair UK, Malta Air, Lauda Europe. The company operates charter and scheduled flights both domestically and abroad. In total, Ryanair serves 225 destinations. The company's fleet consists of 490 aircraft (including subsidiaries).

Airline codeFR
Main hubSTN
Alliance-
Destinations155
Countries31
Fleet344
Updated: October 2026

Popular Ryanair routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
STN to DUBLondon, Essex to Dublin1h 20m62NONSTOP
STN to CIALondon, Essex to Rome2h 25m34NONSTOP
STN to BGYLondon, Essex to Orio al Serio1h 55m32NONSTOP
STN to MADLondon, Essex to Madrid2h 30m29NONSTOP
STN to BUDLondon, Essex to Budapest2h 25m29NONSTOP

Ryanair hubs and focus cities

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155 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving London, Essex

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
DUB to STNDublin to London, Essex1h 20m62NONSTOP
STN to DUBLondon, Essex to Dublin1h 20m62NONSTOP
STN to CIALondon, Essex to Rome2h 25m34NONSTOP
MAD to STNMadrid to London, Essex2h 25m32NONSTOP
STN to BGYLondon, Essex to Orio al Serio1h 55m32NONSTOP
CIA to STNRome to London, Essex2h 45m31NONSTOP
BGY to STNOrio al Serio to London, Essex2h 5m31NONSTOP
BUD to STNBudapest to London, Essex2h 35m29NONSTOP
STN to MADLondon, Essex to Madrid2h 30m29NONSTOP
BCN to STNBarcelona to London, Essex2h 25m29NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8-20071 cm43 cm0

Ryanair baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

All Ryanair fares include one small personal bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat. Priority and two cabin bags permits an additional cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10 kg. A checked bag is a separate purchased option unless included in your fare. Check your booking for the purchased checked bag weight, number of bags and applicable charges.

Ryanair Baggage rules

Travel policies

Infants

Ryanair infants aged eight days through twenty-three months must be accompanied by an adult aged eighteen or older, with one infant per adult. Infants younger than eight days are not accepted. Infants normally travel on the accompanying adult lap. For a separate infant seat, confirm the approved child restraint and booking arrangements with Ryanair. Children aged two or older need their own seat.

Ryanair Infants policy

Check in rules

Ryanair online check-in opens up to 60 days before departure when a seat is reserved. With a randomly allocated seat, it opens 24 hours before departure. Online check-in closes two hours before departure. Airport check-in and bag drop normally close 40 minutes before departure, unless a different deadline applies to your airport or you have been notified otherwise. Follow the current airport instructions and boarding pass requirements.

Ryanair Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Ryanair does not accept children under sixteen travelling alone and does not provide an unaccompanied minor escort service. Passengers under sixteen must travel with an accompanying adult aged eighteen or older. Confirm that the child and accompanying adult bookings are correctly linked before travel.

Unaccompanied minors in Ryanair

On-time performance

72.88%On-time arrivals
21.4 minAverage delay
99.06%Completion rate
0.94%Cancellation rate

Ryanair FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Ryanair.

Is Ryanair’s free small bag still limited to 40 × 20 × 25 cm?

No. The current allowance is one under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm.

What extra bag does Ryanair Priority & 2 Cabin Bags include?

One additional 10 kg bag of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, alongside the small under-seat bag.

Can I bring an extra baby bag with a Ryanair lap infant?

For lap infants aged eight days to 23 months, a bag up to 5 kg and 45 × 35 × 20 cm plus two baby-equipment items are free. The infant has no ordinary cabin allowance.

Can a fifteen-year-old fly alone on Ryanair?

No. Under-16s need an adult aged at least 18. Ryanair has no unaccompanied-minor service.

Do I need a fit-to-fly letter at 28 weeks on Ryanair?

Yes, completed by a doctor or midwife. Uncomplicated single pregnancies beyond 36 weeks and multiple pregnancies beyond 32 weeks are not accepted. Check complications separately.

What is Ryanair’s standard online flight-change deadline?

At least 2.5 hours before the earlier of the original or replacement departure. Flexi Plus has separate conditions.

Does Ryanair refund the difference when changing to a cheaper flight?

No. Standard changes require applicable fees and increases in fares or services; decreases are not refunded.

Must I pay Ryanair to add an omitted middle name?

Not solely for that reason. Middle names are not required in bookings. Check other discrepancies separately.

Can I correct reversed first and last names free on Ryanair?

Yes, once within 48 hours of booking for an entry error. This does not permit free passenger replacement.

When can I make a full Ryanair passenger-name change?

Online until 24 hours ahead, or through support or at the airport until two hours ahead, subject to a fee.