How long before a Ryanair flight can you check-in a bag?


How long before a Ryanair flight can you check-in a bag? Our check-in and bag drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure and close strictly 40 minutes before your flight departure unless you are notified otherwise before flight departure.


Do I have to print my Ryanair Boarding Pass?

You can access your boarding pass on the Ryanair App once you have checked in. You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport.


How long before flight can I check a bag?

The earliest you can check your bags vary based on the airline and airport policies. But in general, the earliest time you can check your bags is 2-4 hours before flight time. Some may allow up to 6 hours, but most international flights won't accept check-in earlier than that.


Can I buy luggage before check-in Ryanair?

Ryanair Checked Baggage Each passenger can purchase up to 3 checked bags of 20 kilos. These can be purchased either when making the initial booking or can be added to a booking up to 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.


Can I check in 6 hours before flight?

There's no fixed time given by the airport stating how early passengers can go through the security check. But for a guarantee of minimal stress, arriving 2-4 hours early is recommended. If you want, you can even travel 6 hours ahead. It's wise to give yourself some cushion for ease of mind.


Is it more expensive to add Ryanair baggage after booking?

Higher baggage fees of €40 per person/per one way flight apply when checked bags are purchased after the initial booking. Higher baggage fees also apply when checked bags are purchased via a Ryanair call centre, at airport ticket desks, during peak periods and on selected routes.


How early can I check my bags in Ryanair?

The Bag Drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure time and closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time unless you are notified otherwise before flight departure.


What is the difference between check in and bag drop?

Passengers who have completed online check-in and need only to check baggage can go to the orange “Bag Drop” counter. Passengers who have not checked in online or need other special services can use the green “Check-in” counter.


Can you check bags at airport?

A checked bag is a piece of luggage you hand over to an airline check-in agent at the airport. It'll be placed in the airplane's cargo hold. Bags can get checked for a variety of reasons. They might be too big to be a carry-on or contain items not allowed to be transported in a carry-on.


How strict are Ryanair with cabin bag size?

Ryanair's standard cabin bag size is 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. If your bag is 1cm larger in any dimension, you'll be required to check it in at the gate, which costs £25/€30. So, if possible, make sure your cabin bag adheres to the size restrictions!


Do you go straight to security if you check-in online Ryanair?

To check-in online: Go to the Manage my Booking section on ryanair.com and print out boarding passes. If you do not have baggage to check, you can go straight to the security checkpoint with your boarding pass.


Is it better to check-in early or late with Ryanair?

We recommend all passengers arrive at the check-in or bag drop desk at least 2 hours before they are due to fly. If you have booked through an Online Travel Agent, have been required to verify your booking, and wish to do so at the airport, please make sure you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight.


What is the point of online check-in if you have luggage?

If you are checking luggage online check in will only save you a little bit of time. It's like confirming a reservation so the airline knows that you still plan on flying. Checking in ahead of time helps the airline know possible head counts especially if the flight is overbooked.


Do I need to print my boarding pass if I checked in online?

Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.


What is not allowed in Ryanair baggage?

The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);


Can I take my handbag as well as hand luggage on Ryanair?

You can take 1 piece of hand luggage per person with maximum dimensions of 40 x 25 x 20 cm on a Ryanair flight. Smaller items such as handbags must fit within your 1 piece of hand luggage.


What size bag is 40x20x25?

Famously quipped “the Ryanair size”, 40 x 20 x 25 cm (16 x 8 x 10 in) is the maximum dimensions of a cabin bag (such as a laptop bag or handbag) that ultra-cheap airline Ryanair would allow its passengers to carry into its cabin free of charge under its strict baggage allowance policy.