Travelling with Ryanair , From booking tickets to take-off

Ryanair is perhaps the most popular airline in Europe, especially among young people. It offers an accessible and economical solution for safe travel within Europe. Ryanair provides exceptionally low-cost flight tickets, without extra amenities like meals, snacks, drinks, etc. on the plane – if you want any of these, you’ll have to pay extra.

Let's delve into what Ryanair offers, how you can book cheap Ryanair flights, and how they manage to offer such low prices on their flights!

 

Ryanair's Flight Operations

 

The airline Ryanair, based in Ireland, has been flying since 1985 to almost all European countries as well as to Morocco. The company's fleet consists exclusively of Boeing 737 aircraft, almost all of which are less than 10 years old. Ryanair typically flies from regional airports rather than the central, larger airports of each city. This ensures lower airport fees, enabling them to offer lower and more competitive prices for their flight tickets.

 

Ryanair in Greece

 

In Greece, Ryanair started from Volos airport a few years ago, while it is now based at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) and flies to Thessaloniki, Chania, Corfu, Santorini, and Mykonos (domestic destinations within Greece), and to over 15 international destinations such as Germany, Italy, England, Belgium, Cyprus, Poland, among others.

 

Ticket Booking Process

 

You can book Ryanair flight tickets through our website, at special preferential rates. Ryanair flight prices start from just €5 (flights Athens – Santorini), while in high season and for long-haul destinations, prices can reach up to €150-200 for a single one-way ticket.

With Ryanair, the rule is: the earlier you book, the better the prices. So, once you have decided on your trip and its dates, immediately search for Ryanair flights through Travelo.gr. This way, you will secure the best possible price and save a significant amount from your budget.

During the booking process, you will be asked for details such as your full name in Latin characters, date of birth, and identity card number.

 

Check-in & Boarding Pass Procedure

 

The check-in process must be completed before you arrive at the airport. The service opens 48 hours before departure and closes 3 hours before the scheduled flight. You can check in with Ryanair either through the airline's website or via your latest generation mobile phone (smartphone). Once you have checked in, you can either save the boarding pass to your mobile with the corresponding QR code or print the boarding page from your computer.

 

Whichever option you choose, you must have it with you at the airport, along with your ID card or passport, to be allowed to board the aircraft.

 

Ryanair Hand Luggage

 

Ryanair hand luggage dimensions are predetermined. More specifically, for economy seats, hand luggage dimensions are 55x40x20cm, while the second bag (personal bag, laptop bag or camera bag) can have dimensions of 35x20x20cm.

 

If you exceed these dimensions, your hand luggage will be treated as a regular suitcase, transferred to the aircraft's hold, and you will incur a charge of approximately €50 – depending on the route.

 

On the Plane

 

Once you have boarded and the plane has taken off, the cabin crew will attend to your needs. During a Ryanair flight, you will find hot snacks, drinks such as soft drinks, water and coffee, food, etc. – all with the corresponding charge listed in the menus found in the seats – if your seat doesn't have a menu, you can ask the crew for one.

 

Finally, you will often even see perfumes and "scratch cards". The perfumes are sometimes quite worthwhile as they are duty-free and the prices are very tempting. As for the scratch cards, these are a type of lottery "scratch-off" ticket but in the Ryanair edition.

 

What to look out for on a Ryanair flight

 

Ryanair is one of the largest European airlines in its field. Safety is of the utmost importance, as with all airlines regulated by the EU. On a Ryanair flight, you should pay attention to 3 key points:

1)    Your hand luggage must not exceed 2 items (even any purchases from duty-free shops must be placed inside your bags) and the dimensions must precisely match those specified by the airline. Otherwise, there is a risk of an extra financial penalty.

2)    Anything you request on the plane for food and drinks is chargeable, so you should be adequately prepared.

3)    Check the exact airport Ryanair flies to for your chosen city. Often, it doesn't fly to the central, large airport but to a regional one that might be 30-50km from the city centre! Carefully check this point before booking Ryanair flight tickets at the best price!

Have you travelled with Ryanair? What were your experiences?