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Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline and Europe's largest by passengers carried, operating an all-Boeing 737 fleet across Europe and North Africa.
Ryanair overview
Ryanair was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Swords, County Dublin. Its parent, Ryanair Holdings, also owns Buzz, Lauda Europe, Malta Air and Ryanair UK, which fly under the Ryanair brand.
The group operates a fleet of more than 600 Boeing 737 aircraft on short-haul, point-to-point routes serving over 200 airports across Europe and North Africa. It follows an ultra-low-cost model: base fares cover the seat, while services such as checked bags, seat selection and priority boarding are sold as extras. It is not part of any airline alliance.
| IATA code | FR |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Main hub | Dublin (DUB) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 1984 |
- ICAO code
- RYR
- Hubs and bases
- STN · DUB · BGY
- Cabins
- Economy
- Official website
- ryanair.com
Where Ryanair flies
Ryanair operates short-haul point-to-point flights across Europe, Morocco and other Mediterranean markets from bases throughout the continent, with no long-haul service.
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As a low-cost airline, Ryanair prices most extras separately: the lowest fares usually include only a small personal item, while cabin bags, checked bags and seat selection are added for a fee. Allowances and prices depend on the fare and route, and adding bags when you book is almost always cheaper than at the airport. See our extra baggage service for help.
Ryanair cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a Ryanair ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If Ryanair cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
Ryanair date change policy
Whether a Ryanair ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
Ryanair check-in information
Check-in times and methods for Ryanair vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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Ryanair — frequently asked questions
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Is Ryanair a low-cost airline?
Yes. Ryanair is an ultra-low-cost carrier: the base fare typically includes only a small personal bag, with larger cabin bags, checked bags and seat selection available for extra fees.
Is Ryanair in an alliance?
No. Ryanair is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam, and generally does not offer connecting itineraries through alliance partners.
Where is Ryanair based?
Ryanair is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland; London Stansted is its largest base, and it also has major bases at Dublin and Milan Bergamo.
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