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Ryanair FR: baggage, check-in, contacts and services

This Ryanair airline profile collects practical passenger information for FR flights. Use it to check routes, baggage, check-in, fare bundles, extra services, pet rules and support contacts.

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Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline operating a large short-haul network across Europe and nearby regions. This page summarizes Ryanair flights, baggage, check-in, fares, services, pet rules and contacts for passengers.

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Ryanair overview

Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline with IATA code FR, ICAO code RYR and callsign RYANAIR. The operating airline profile uses Ryanair DAC as the legal name, with its corporate head office in Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Ryanair operates within the Ryanair Group and focuses on short-haul point-to-point flights. Fare rules, airport procedures and routes can vary by market and date, so passengers should always check the booking record, boarding pass and current Ryanair help pages before travel.

Ryanair routes

Ryanair routes cover a broad network of European airports and selected destinations outside the EU. The network changes by season, airport capacity and schedule, so the examples below should be treated as route examples rather than a guarantee for every date.

  • Examples of destinations may include London, Dublin, Brussels, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Valencia, Copenhagen, Sofia, Amsterdam, Alicante, Milan, Rome, Porto, Prague and Warsaw.
  • Ryanair corporate network information lists operations across 36 countries, over 224 airports and over 3,600 daily flights.
  • Major bases and high-volume airports may include Dublin, London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Brussels Charleroi, Malaga, Alicante, Krakow, Manchester and Palma de Mallorca.
  • For a specific trip, use the current Ryanair booking flow or route list and search Ryanair flights before relying on a route.

Ryanair baggage

Ryanair baggage is strongly fare- and add-on-dependent. All fares include one small personal bag of 40x30x20 cm that must fit under the seat in front of the passenger. A larger 10 kg cabin bag of 55x40x20 cm is available with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags or included in fare bundles that contain that service.

Checked baggage can be purchased as a 10 kg check-in bag, a 20 kg check-in bag or a 23 kg check-in bag. Ryanair states that up to three 20 kg checked bags and one 23 kg checked bag can be purchased on a booking. Infants travelling on an adult lap have no cabin bag allowance, but a baby bag up to 5 kg and two baby equipment items may be carried free of charge.

Ryanair check-in

Ryanair online check-in is available on Ryanair.com or through the Ryanair app. If a passenger has pre-reserved a seat, online check-in can open up to 60 days before scheduled departure, provided the outbound and return flights are within that 60-day window. If no seat is reserved and a random seat is assigned, check-in opens 24 hours before the flight and closes 2 hours before departure.

Airport check-in and bag drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before scheduled departure and close strictly 40 minutes before departure unless Ryanair notifies passengers otherwise. Passengers who do not check in online in time may need airport check-in and may be charged the relevant fee.

Ryanair fares and included services

Ryanair fare bundles include Basic, Regular, Plus, Family Plus, Flexi Plus and Time Saver options. Basic includes one small cabin bag only. Regular includes a standard seat, priority boarding and two cabin bags. Plus includes a standard seat, one small cabin bag and one 20 kg checked bag.

Family Plus is designed for bookings with children or teens and includes a small cabin bag, a 10 kg check-in bag for each group member, child seating benefits and one 20 kg family check-in bag. Flexi Plus and Time Saver include priority boarding and two cabin bags, with additional seat, change or fast track benefits depending on the bundle and airport availability.

Ryanair services

Ryanair additional services can include Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, checked baggage, reserved seats, family seating, Fast Track where available, sports equipment, music equipment and airport or contact-centre services. Many services are cheaper or only available online or in the app, while some airport services carry higher fees.

Large sports equipment can be checked for a fee when it does not fit the cabin allowance. The standard sports equipment allowance is up to 20 kg, while bicycles have a 30 kg limit and must be packed in protective packaging; electric bicycles are not accepted for carriage.

Ryanair pets

Ryanair does not carry pets on board its flights. The exception is guide or assistance dogs on certain routes, subject to route rules, documentation and assistance requirements.

Passengers who need to travel with a guide or assistance dog should check Ryanair special assistance guidance before booking and should confirm the rules for the departure, arrival and transit countries.

Ryanair contacts

Ryanair customer support is provided through the Help Centre, live chat, country contact details and online query or feedback forms. The Molli chatbot is available 24/7, while customer care agents are available seven days a week during published support hours.

For international phone support, Ryanair lists +353 1 697 1368. The registered corporate head office for Ryanair DAC is Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Ryanair notes that customer service issues should be submitted through the official support channels so they can be routed to the correct team.

Baggage

Hand baggage

Small personal bag

All fares 40x30x20 cm

All fares include 1 small personal bag up to 40x30x20 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.

10 kg cabin bag with Priority

Priority & 2 Cabin Bags 10 kg 55x40x20 cm Paid option

With Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, passengers may bring a small personal bag plus one 10 kg cabin bag up to 55x40x20 cm for the overhead locker.

Checked baggage

10 kg check-in bag

10 kg Check-in Bag 10 kg Paid option

A 10 kg check-in bag can be added to the booking and must be dropped at the airport check-in or bag drop desk before security.

20 kg checked baggage

20 kg Check-in Bag 3 pc 20 kg Paid option

Passengers can purchase up to 3 checked bags of 20 kg on a booking. Fees and availability depend on route, date and booking channel.

23 kg checked baggage

23 kg Check-in Bag 23 kg Paid option

Ryanair lists a 23 kg check-in bag option, with 1 such bag allowed on a booking where available.

Sports equipment

Sports equipment

Sports equipment 20 kg Paid option

Large sports equipment can be carried in the hold for a fee up to 20 kg. Bicycles have a 30 kg limit and must be packed in a protective box or bike bag; electric bicycles are not accepted.

Pets

Pets are not accepted

Pets

Ryanair does not carry pets on board. Only guide or assistance dogs may be accepted on certain routes under special assistance rules.

Other

Infant baby bag

Infant on adult lap 5 kg 45x35x20 cm

Infants aged 8 days to 23 months travelling on an adult lap have no cabin bag allowance, but a baby bag up to 5 kg and 45x35x20 cm is allowed, plus 2 baby equipment items free of charge.

Check-in

Airport check-in and bag drop

Opens: 2 h Closes: 40 min

Airport check-in and bag drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before departure and close strictly 40 minutes before departure unless Ryanair notifies passengers otherwise. Airport check-in may carry a fee if online check-in was not completed in time.

Online check-in

Opens: 1440 h Closes: 2 h

Online check-in can open up to 60 days before departure for passengers with a pre-reserved seat. If no seat is reserved and a random seat is assigned, check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Online check-in closes 2 hours before the flight.

Open check-in

Services

Priority boarding

available Paid option

Priority boarding is available as part of Priority & 2 Cabin Bags and selected fare bundles. It allows use of the priority queue and carriage of a second 10 kg cabin bag when included.

Guide or assistance dogs only

limited

Ryanair does not accept pets on board. Guide or assistance dogs may be accepted on certain routes when the passenger meets documentation and assistance requirements.

Contacts

Ireland

Address: Ryanair DAC, Corporate Head Office, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Registered corporate head office. Ryanair asks passengers to use official customer service channels for support questions.

Ireland

Phone: +353 1 697 1368

Working hours: English phone line: Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00 GMT; Saturday 09:00-18:00 GMT; Sunday 09:00-18:00 GMT. Other supported languages have shorter published hours.

International customer support phone. Ryanair also directs passengers to the Help Centre, live chat and online query or feedback forms.

FAQ

  • What baggage is included with Ryanair?

    All Ryanair fares include one small personal bag of 40x30x20 cm that must fit under the seat. Larger cabin bags and checked bags depend on the fare bundle or paid add-ons selected for the booking.

  • How much cabin baggage can I take on Ryanair?

    Without Priority & 2 Cabin Bags or an included bundle, the standard cabin allowance is one small personal bag. With Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, passengers may also take one 10 kg cabin bag of 55x40x20 cm for the overhead locker.

  • When does Ryanair online check-in open?

    If you pre-reserve a seat, online check-in can open up to 60 days before departure. If you do not reserve a seat and receive a random seat, check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before the flight.

  • Where can I check Ryanair flight status?

    Ryanair says passengers can check updates through My Bookings and the Ryanair app. The airline may also contact passengers by email, app notification or SMS using the details in the booking.

  • Can I travel with a pet on Ryanair?

    Ryanair does not carry pets on board its flights. Guide or assistance dogs may be accepted on certain routes if the passenger meets the relevant documentation and assistance requirements.

  • How do I contact Ryanair?

    Use the Ryanair Help Centre, live chat, country contact details or the online query and feedback form. International phone support is listed as +353 1 697 1368, with support hours published on the contact page.

  • Which additional services does Ryanair offer?

    Ryanair additional services can include priority boarding, a second cabin bag, checked baggage, reserved seats, Fast Track where available, sports equipment and family seating options. Availability and prices depend on route, fare and booking channel.