Founded
1984
Fleet Size
585 aircraft
Destinations
240+
Main Hubs
DUB, STN, BGY
About Ryanair
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost carrier and one of the world's busiest airlines by passenger numbers. Known for ultra-low base fares, it operates a pan-European network from numerous bases across the continent.
Hub Airports
DUB
Hub Airport
STN
Hub Airport
BGY
Hub Airport
CIA
Hub Airport
BVA
Hub Airport
Key Facts
IATA CodeFR
ICAO CodeRYR
CountryIreland
RegionEurope
HeadquartersSwords, County Dublin
Year Founded1984
Fleet Size585 aircraft
Destinations Served240+ worldwide
AllianceIndependent
Official Websiteryanair.com
Policies & Information
Carry-on Bag
Pieces allowed1
Max weight10 kg (22 lb)
Max size55 × 40 × 20 cm
FeeFree on Plus/Flexi fares; €6–€20 on standard fares (must be pre-booked)
Personal Item
AllowedYes
Max size40 × 20 × 25 cm
Checked — Economy
Pieces1
Weight20 kg (44 lb)
Fee€25–€50 online; €50–€100 at airport
Checked — Business
Pieces1
Weight20 kg (44 lb)
FeeIncluded on Business Plus
Overweight / Oversize
Overweight fee€11 per kg at the airport
Oversize fee€50 per item
Note: Ryanair is very strict on bag sizes. Bags that don't fit the template at the gate will be checked and charged at airport rates.
Quick Policy Snapshot
Carry-on feeFree on Plus/Flexi fares; €6–€20 on standard fares (must be pre-booked)
1st checked bag€25–€50 online
Change fee€45 per person per flight online
24-hr cancellationYes
Name changes Yes
Online check-in30 days before departure
Primary Hubs
DUB
STN
BGY
CIA
BVA