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Ryanair refunds and compensation
Not yet verifiedPage updated Oct 11, 2026
We haven't verified Ryanair's refund policy yet
Policy details below are limited to what we've confirmed. Check Ryanair's official policy before you act, and tell us if you spot something.
Key facts
- Official website
- www.ryanair.com
- Official refund policy
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- Request a refund
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- Customer support
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- Refund methods
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- Airline codes
- IATA FR · ICAO RYR
- Covered on RefundFact for
- United Kingdom, European Union
Passenger rights that can apply to Ryanair
These rules apply because of the law, whatever Ryanair's own policy says. Which ones apply to you depends on your route.
- EU Regulation 261/2004
All of its flights departing the EU, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, and its flights arriving there from elsewhere.
- UK261
Its flights departing the UK, and its flights arriving in the UK.
- Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations
Its flights to, from and within Canada.
- US DOT refund rules
Its flights to, from and within the United States (refunds, not compensation).
How to ask Ryanair for a refund
- Find your order or booking reference and the date of purchase.
- Use Ryanair's official refund route, or contact customer support in writing so you have a record.
- Say what went wrong and what you want. The refund letter generator can draft this for you.
- Note the date and set a follow-up reminder in the refund tracker.
- If you don't get a response, escalate. See airlines refund guidance.
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