The £100 Ryanair check-in fee you can avoid – depending on what time you arrive at airport READ MORE: I won't fly Ryanair again after they charged me for a silly rule By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 12:55 GMT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 11:06 GMT, 25 March 2025 Ryanair passengers will need to take care to dodge a new extra fee when they fly with the budget carrier. The new charge is set to hit travellers who check-in late at the airport. Passengers will now have to be at the check-in desk at least 40 minutes before their Ryanair flight departs or risk a €100/£100 fee. Ryanair states on its website that this new fine is called a 'missed departure fee'. The rule will also apply to passengers who miss their flight and try to book the next one. The airline states: 'Customers who arrive at the ticket desk up to an hour after their flight departure to move to the next available flight' will also be charged. But you'll probably want to check-in for your flight online anyway. Even if you do get to the airport before the 40 minute deadline, you'll still be charged €55/£55 if you check in at the airport instead of online. Ryanair passengers have to be at the check-in desk at least 40 minutes before their flight departs or risk a €100/£100 fee There's no fee to check in for a flight online which passengers can do on the Ryanair website or the airline's app That fee is slightly less at €30/£30 if you're flying to and from Spain. Online check-in closes two hours before the flight so passengers will need to make that deadline if they want to swerve any extra fees altogether. Ryanair also has fees for selecting a seat, bringing an oversized bag to the airport and bringing unusual items such as ski or golf equipment on the flight. How to check-in for a Ryanair flight without paying an extra fee There's no fee to check in for a flight online which passengers can do on the Ryanair website or the airline's app. If you've paid to reserve a seat, you can check in online up to 60 days before your scheduled departure. If you haven't paid to select a seat, you can check in online from 24 hours before your flight departs. Passengers need to check in online at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart if they want to avoid a fee. RyanairSpain Share or comment on this article: The £100 Ryanair check-in fee you can avoid - depending on what time you arrive at airport Add comment