✈️ How to Save on Ryanair Flights: Insider Booking Tricks for 2025

to shave money off your Ryanair return flights? Here's how savvy travelers are saving big with a few clever booking strategies:

✅ 1. Book Flights Separately in Euros

Instead of booking a return flight in one go:

• Book two separate one-way flights.

• For your return leg, search it as a one-way from the destination in that country’s currency (e.g., euros for Spain).

• Compare the converted price – you may save more than Ryanair’s "guaranteed exchange rate."

🔍 Tip: Avoid Ryanair’s default currency exchange at checkout. Opt to pay in the local currency using your bank’s exchange rate – it’s usually better.

✅ 2. Use a Card With No Foreign Transaction Fees

To make the most of the savings:

• Use a travel-friendly debit/credit card with 0% foreign transaction fees.

• If not, at least use the cheapest one you have – fees can kill your savings!

✅ 3. Avoid Surprise Fees – Check In Online!

• Free check-in: Only available 24 to 2 hours before flight (unless you’ve paid for seats).

• Don’t wait until the airport – you could be charged up to €55 per person.

• Download the Ryanair app to check in and save your boarding pass.

📍 Note: Some airports (e.g., in Morocco, Turkey) don’t accept mobile passes – print yours before flying.

✅ 4. Don’t Get Split Up – Seat Trick

If you don’t pay for seats, Ryanair may split your group apart on purpose.

Only way to sit together: Pay for at least one adult seat.

✅ 5. 'Basic' vs 'Regular' Fare – Mix & Match to Save up to 60%

• ‘Regular’ fare includes: Seat + priority + 2 cabin bags (~€21–€23 per person).

• Hack: Book ‘Basic’ fare, then manually add:

  • Seat (~€3–€13)

  • Priority + 2 bags (~€6–€20)

📊 In most test cases, booking separately saved 30–59% – sometimes up to €100 for a group.

💡 Final Tips:

• Compare fares in euros vs local currency

• Never check in at the airport

• Download the app and board with your pass

• Don’t overpack – Ryanair staff strictly measure bags

• Try TravelMoneyMax or a currency converter to compare costs in euros from different countries.

• Check for discounts on travel with your ISIC Card 💳