Ryanair passengers can be hit with a large fee if they can't print boarding passes for flights in three specific countries. The airline has announced that digital boarding passes will not be accepted in these countries.
Despite plans to introduce a digital-only system from November, Ryanair plans to reduce costs and reduce carbon emissions. However, some airports do not support these types of paths. This means that if you want to fly from certain airports in Türkiye, Morocco or Albania, your customer will need to print your pass.
Despite about 80% of passengers who have already opted for digital systems, those who continue to print their passes are warned that the system will be introduced on November 3, excluding these three specific countries.
According to Ryanair's website, low-cost carriers accept digital passes for flights from most airports on the network, with exceptions in Turkey (except Dalaman Airport), Morocco and Tirana (only if passengers are traveling to the UK).
Ryanair has repeatedly said that passengers traveling from these airports should check in online and print a paper boarding pass if they want to fly.
However, those who do not have access to the printer may face additional charges at the check-in desk.
The airline says that boarding passes can be accessed via the Ryanair app after customers have checked in, eliminating the need for printed passes unless they are flying from certain airports such as Moroccan airports, Tirana when flying to the UK, or Turkey (except Dalaman airport).
If a passenger requires a printed boarding pass, he can get it at the check-in desk, but will be charged a reissue fee of 20 euros/£20 per passenger.
Ryanair CMO Dara Brady previously spoke about the transition to paperless boarding pass, saying, “Ryanair is Europe's No. 1 airline for choice, low fares and customer service.”
He added: “Transfer to a 100% paperless boarding pass from November 2025 will provide customers with an expanded travel experience.
“This is especially useful for passengers during the chaos as real-time updates from the OPS centre are promoted directly to passenger calls, providing alternative flight options and relocation or hotel accommodation options when necessary.”
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