Ryanair Changes Bag-Drop and Check-In to 60 Minutes Before Departure From November 10
From November 10, Ryanair will close bag-drop and check-in 60 minutes before departure, extended from 40 minutes. This aims to give passengers more time for security, reducing missed flights. The change affects 20% of customers who check bags; online check-in remains standard.
Ryanair will require passengers to complete bag-drop and check-in 60 minutes before flight departure, effective November 10. This change moves the cut-off time from the previous 40 minutes before take-off.
The airline stated the purpose is to give passengers more time to clear security and passport control, aiming to reduce the small number of passengers who miss flights due to airport queues. Ryanair CMO Dara Brady noted this is especially crucial during busy travel periods.
Only 20% of Ryanair customers check in a bag, meaning 80% will be unaffected. Most passengers check in online and proceed directly to security. Ryanair will implement self-service kiosks for bag drop and check-in at over 95% of its airports before October. Airport check-in incurs a fee of €55 per passenger, or €30 for flights from Spain.
Since last November, Ryanair has used 100% digital boarding passes, requiring passengers to use the Ryanair app. Passengers with a digital boarding pass whose smartphone fails will receive free assistance at the airport.