Ryanair delays baggage cutoff to 60 minutes before flights
Ryanair has extended its baggage drop cutoff from 40 to 60 minutes before departure. This helps passengers clear security and passport lines.
Europe's biggest airline, Ryanair, has tightened baggage rules in response to long airport queues. Starting Tuesday, November 10, bag drop services close 60 minutes before departure at all Ryanair airports, up from 40 minutes.
The new rule applies to the 20 per cent of Ryanair passengers who check luggage. Online check-in travellers with no bags are unaffected.
The airline says the extra time helps passengers clear security and passport control. Australian airlines have varying rules.
Qantas closes bag drop an hour before international flights and 30 minutes before domestic. Virgin Australia advises dropping bags an hour before domestic flights.
Jetstar closes bag drop 40 minutes before domestic flights and 60 minutes before international ones. Australians flying Ryanair from Europe should allow extra time.
- 60 minutes before departure
- New cutoff time
- 40 minutes
- Previous cutoff
- 20 percent who check bags
- Passengers affected
- Tuesday November 10
- Effective date
Why it mattersTravellers checking bags on Ryanair now have a stricter deadline. Arriving late risks missing the flight entirely.
AustraliaAustralians flying Ryanair through European hubs need to know the new 60-minute cutoff to avoid missed flights and baggage delays.
