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Ryanair Bag Drop Deadline Changes: What Travellers Must Know Before Flying

Ryanair passengers travelling with checked luggage will face an earlier airport deadline from 10 November 2026. Bag drop desks and physical check-in counters will close 60 minutes before scheduled departure, replacing the previous 40-minute cut-off. The change brings the deadline forward by 20 minutes across the airline’s airports. Travellers must complete the required process before

Ryanair Adopts 60-Minute Check-In Rule as Airlines Tighten Airport Deadlines to Speed Boarding and Cut Delays

Martina / April 23, 2026

Ryanair will begin closing check-in and bag drop counters 60 minutes before departure from November, aligning with a wider airline industry push to improve punctuality, reduce airport congestion, and streamline boarding. The change extends the carrier’s current 40-minute deadline and is aimed primarily at passengers traveling with checked luggage. The move places Ryanair alongside other