Ryanair

Q: What are Ryanair's airline codes?

Ryanair's IATA code is FR , its ICAO code is RYR , and its callsign is RYANAIR .

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Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline and the largest carrier in the Ryanair Group, flying short-haul routes across Europe and North Africa. This guide covers its bases, fleet, fare bundles, baggage, check-in, flight status and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 220
Destinations: DUB, STN, BGY
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About Ryanair

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Ryanair before travel.

Official name: Ryanair DAC
Callsign: RYANAIR
Country: Ireland
Founded: 1984 (first flight in 1985)
Parent company: Ryanair Holdings plc
Head office: Swords, County Dublin, Ireland
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: None
Official website: ryanair.com

Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline headquartered in Swords, County Dublin. The company was incorporated in 1984 and flew its first route, Waterford to London Gatwick, in 1985. The airline is operated by Ryanair DAC and belongs to Ryanair Holdings plc, a group that also includes Buzz, Lauda Europe, Malta Air and Ryanair UK. Ryanair is not a member of any airline alliance.

The group runs a point-to-point network from about 95 bases, serving more than 220 airports in around 35 countries across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Its main bases are Dublin, London Stansted and Milan Bergamo, with large operations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland and the Canary Islands. Many routes are seasonal, especially to Mediterranean and Greek island airports.

The group fleet of about 650 aircraft is built around the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8-200, with Airbus A320s flown by Lauda Europe.

Network

Where Ryanair flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and many leisure routes run only in summer. Ryanair flies short-haul routes only.

Ireland and the United Kingdom

Dublin, Cork, Shannon and a wide UK network led by London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and East Midlands.

Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands

Mainland Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands, Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira.

Italy, Greece and the Mediterranean

Italian cities and islands, Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands, Malta, Cyprus and Croatia.

Central and Eastern Europe

Poland, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania and the Baltic states.

North Africa and the Middle East

Morocco, including bases in Marrakesh, Agadir, Fès, Rabat and Tangier, plus Jordan.

Aircraft

Ryanair fleet

The Ryanair Group flies an almost all-Boeing 737 fleet, with a small Airbus A320 fleet at Lauda Europe. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737-800

The largest part of the fleet, with a single economy cabin, used across the whole network.

Boeing 737 MAX 8-200

A higher-capacity version of the 737 MAX 8, which Ryanair calls the "Gamechanger", with a single economy cabin.

Airbus A320

Operated by group airline Lauda Europe on Ryanair-sold flights.

On board

Ryanair cabin classes

Ryanair has a single economy cabin on every flight. Comfort and flexibility depend on the fare bundle and the extras you add. Check what your fare includes before you buy.

Basic

The base fare with one small under-seat bag. A seat is assigned at random at check-in.

Regular

Adds a reserved standard seat, priority boarding and a 10 kg cabin bag.

Plus

Adds a reserved standard seat and a 20 kg checked bag.

Flexi Plus

Includes priority boarding, a 10 kg cabin bag, any reserved seat, fast-track security where available and flight changes without a change fee (fare difference applies).

Seats and extras

Front-row and extra-legroom seats can be reserved as an extra. Family Plus and Time Saver bundles are also offered.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Ryanair baggage allowances depend on the fare bundle and the extras you add. Weigh and measure your bags before you go to the airport.

Small personal bag

Every passenger can bring one small bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front.

10 kg cabin bag

A 10 kg bag of up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm for the overhead bin is included with Priority, Regular and Flexi Plus, or can be added.

Checked baggage

10 kg and 20 kg check-in bags are sold as extras or included in some bundles. Drop them at the bag-drop desk before security.

Special items

Sports equipment, musical instruments and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Ryanair help center before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on ryanair.com or the Ryanair app opens 24 hours before departure for passengers without a reserved seat, and up to 60 days before for passengers with one. It closes 2 hours before departure. Ryanair uses digital boarding passes in its app.

1 Confirm
Confirm the departure airport and terminal. Several cities have more than one Ryanair airport.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app within the check-in window.
4 Boarding pass
Download the digital boarding pass in the Ryanair app.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on non-Schengen flights, passport control.

Lounges

Ryanair does not operate its own airport lounges. Some airports sell independent lounge access separately. Fast-track security is included with some bundles where available.

Loyalty program

Ryanair does not have a points-based frequent-flyer program and does not belong to an alliance, so flights do not earn miles with partner airlines. Its Prime subscription trial closed to new members in November 2025. Check ryanair.com for current offers.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Ryanair's official services:

Ryanair website

ryanair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Ryanair app

Available for iOS and Android, with digital boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

Ryanair airports

Ryanair does not use a hub-and-spoke model. It flies point to point from about 95 bases, so most routes do not connect through a central hub. Several cities have more than one Ryanair airport (for example Paris Beauvais, Brussels Charleroi or Milan Bergamo), so check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Dublin Airport Hub

DUB · Dublin

Ryanair's home base, next to its head office. Ryanair flights use Terminal 1.