Overview
- The new counter closing time takes effect on November 10, 2026 across Ryanair’s network.
- The cutoff moves up to 60 minutes from the current 40 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Ryanair says the change aims to cut missed flights caused by long security and passport queues.
- The policy applies at every airport where the carrier operates, creating a single standard for passengers.
- Ryanair also plans to add self-service bag-drop kiosks at about 95% of its airports by October with use tied to its mobile app.