Check-in time changes for Ryanair passengers

Ryanair is changing the closing times for check-in counters at all airports it operates at, starting on Tuesday, November 10. Passengers who have checked baggage must now complete check-in and baggage drop-off at least 60 minutes before their flight departs, up from the previous 40 minutes.

Reason for the time change

The airline announced this change in April to give passengers more time to go through security and identity checks before reaching their boarding gate. This is especially important during busy travel periods when airports can get crowded.

Change affects only baggage-checking passengers

The new rule applies only to passengers who have checked baggage. Those who check in online and do not have baggage can still proceed directly to security with their boarding pass and are not affected by the change.

Ryanair urges passengers to plan ahead

Ryanair is advising affected passengers to arrive at the airport earlier and complete check-in and baggage procedures before the new 60-minute deadline. This is meant to avoid last-minute issues, such as missing a flight due to delays at security or identity checks.

Tourism professionals should update customer information

Approximately 20 percent of Ryanair’s passengers use check-in counters to handle baggage. Tourism professionals and travel agencies are being asked to inform customers who are traveling with checked baggage on Ryanair flights about this new deadline starting November 10.