Ryanair have a banner displayed on its website reminding customers of the change
Ryanair is advising passengers of a change to its boarding passes. And with many people set to jet away on their summer holiday soon, it’s worth remembering.
The airline’s Help Centre confirmed that, as of November 12, 2025, all boarding passes are now fully digital. A banner on Ryanair’s homepage also highlights the update, reminding travellers of the change.
On another page, it confirmed: “Ryanair has moved to 100% Digital Boarding Pass. This means all passengers will recieve a DBP to their Ryanair App when they check-in online.
“Online check-in can be completed on Ryanair.com or on the Ryanair App. You need the Ryanair App to access your digital boarding pass.”
How does it work?
- Check-in online on Ryanair.com or Ryanair App prior to arriving at airport.
- After check-in your DBP will appear automatically in your Ryanair App.
- Present your DBP at airport security & at the boarding gate for your flight.
- Once you have checked-in online, your DBP will be available offline in the Ryanair App.
Why have Ryanair gone 100% digital for its boarding passes?
- Lowers airport costs and fares for all Ryanair passengers
- Provides a better service (including flight info) for customers on the day of travel
- Improves customer service and re-booking during flight disruptions
- Better for our environment – the airline said it “gets rid of 300 tonnes of paper annually.”
- Ryanair have confirmed check-in and ticket desks will remain available at all airports.
Discussing check-in, Ryanair say that all “passengers will still receive email reminders to check-in online 48 and 24 hrs pre-departure. If any passenger arrives at the airport but hasn’t checked-in online (having ignored these reminders), they will still be required to pay the airport check-in fee.”
What happens if I lose my smartphone or tablet or it dies?
Don’t worry, Ryanair have confirmed that if you’ve “already checked-in online and your smartphone or tablet is lost, you will receive a free of charge boarding pass at the airport.”
The same thing will happen if your smartphone or tablet dies, and you have already checked-in online.
If you don’t have a device, Ryanair state: “If passengers don’t have a smartphone or tablet, as long as they have already checked-in online before arriving at the airport, they will receive a free of charge boarding pass at the airport.
“However, they will not be able to access real-time flight updates or benefit from enhanced customer service during any flight disruptions.”
Do I need to pay a boarding pass re-issue fee?
The airline confirms: “Thanks to DBP, boarding pass re-issue fees will disappear as long as you have checked-in online prior to arriving at the airport.”
What happens if I don’t check-in online before arriving at the airport?
“You will be required to pay the airport check-in fee”, Ryanair said.
Concluding its advice, the airline urges people to “please download the Ryanair App, if you haven’t already. It’s the only way to access your digital boarding pass.”
You can read more FAQ’s and find out about the Digital Boarding Pass online via the Ryanair Help Centre here.
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