Ryanair (RYAAY) lifts April traffic 5% to 19.3m guests, 93% load

Q: How did Ryanair (RYAAY) traffic perform in April 2026?

Ryanair carried 19.3 million guests in April 2026, up from 18.3 million a year earlier, a 5% increase. This growth came with a steady 93% load factor, indicating consistently high seat occupancy across its network.

Q: What was Ryanair’s load factor in April 2026?

Ryanair’s April 2026 load factor was 93% , the same as April 2025. Load factor measures how full flights are, so maintaining 93% indicates Ryanair continued filling nearly all available seats while increasing overall guest numbers.

Q: How many flights did Ryanair operate in April 2026?

Ryanair operated over 108,000 flights in April 2026. This high number of flights underpinned the 19.3 million guests carried, showing the scale of the airline’s schedule during the month across its European network.

Q: What are Ryanair’s rolling 12‑month guest numbers to April 2026?

Over the rolling 12 months to April 2026, Ryanair carried 209.3 million guests , up from 201.3 million a year earlier, a 4% rise. This indicates sustained traffic growth beyond a single month’s performance.

Q: How did Ryanair’s rolling load factor change over the past year?

Ryanair’s rolling 12‑month load factor to April 2026 was 94% , unchanged from the prior year. A steady 94% suggests Ryanair consistently filled a very high share of its seats while modestly expanding overall passenger volumes.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reported higher April 2026 traffic, carrying 19.3 million guests compared with 18.3 million a year earlier, an increase of 5%. The airline kept its load factor steady at 93%, meaning the same high proportion of seats were filled on each flight.

Ryanair operated over 108,000 flights in April. On a rolling 12‑month basis to April 2026, guest numbers reached 209.3 million, up from 201.3 million a year earlier, a 4% rise, while the rolling load factor remained unchanged at 94%.

Key Figures

April 2026 guests: 19.3m guests April 2025 guests: 18.3m guests April traffic growth: +5% +5 more

8 metrics

April 2026 guests 19.3m guests Monthly traffic, April 2026

April 2025 guests 18.3m guests Monthly traffic, April 2025 comparison

April traffic growth +5% Year-on-year change in guests, April

April load factor 2026 93% Seat occupancy in April 2026

Rolling 12-month guests 2026 209.3m guests Rolling period to April 2026

Rolling 12-month guests 2025 201.3m guests Rolling period to April 2025 comparison

Rolling guest growth +4% Year-on-year change in rolling 12-month guests

Rolling load factor 94% Rolling 12-month seat occupancy

Key Terms

load factor, rolling, foreign private issuer, Form 6-K

4 terms

load factor financial

"L. Fact | 93% | 93% | -"

Load factor is a measure of how efficiently a transportation service, such as a plane, train, or bus, fills its available seats or space over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the actual number of passengers or usage by the total available capacity. A higher load factor indicates better utilization, which can lead to more profitable operations and is important for investors assessing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies.

rolling financial

"Rolling | Apr 25 | Apr 26 | Change"

foreign private issuer regulatory

"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form 6-K regulatory

"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

05/05/2026 - 06:05 AM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May 2026

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual

reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934.

Yes No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

RYANAIR APR TRAFFIC GROWS 5%

TO 19.3M GUESTS

Ryanair today (Tues, 5 May) released its Apr 2026 traffic stats as follows:

	Apr 25	Apr 26	Change
Guests	18.3m	19.3m	+5%
L. Fact	93%	93%	-

Ryanair operated over 108,000 flights in Apr.

Rolling	Apr 25	Apr 26	Change
Guests	201.3m	209.3m	+4%
L. Fact	94%	94%	-

ENDS

For further info

please contact:

Ryanair Press Office

T: +353-1-9451799

E: press@ryanair.com

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

Date: 05 May, 2026

	By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

	Juliusz Komorek
	Company Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How did Ryanair (RYAAY) traffic perform in April 2026?

Ryanair carried 19.3 million guests in April 2026, up from 18.3 million a year earlier, a 5% increase. This growth came with a steady 93% load factor, indicating consistently high seat occupancy across its network.

What was Ryanair’s load factor in April 2026?

Ryanair’s April 2026 load factor was 93%, the same as April 2025. Load factor measures how full flights are, so maintaining 93% indicates Ryanair continued filling nearly all available seats while increasing overall guest numbers.

How many flights did Ryanair operate in April 2026?

Ryanair operated over 108,000 flights in April 2026. This high number of flights underpinned the 19.3 million guests carried, showing the scale of the airline’s schedule during the month across its European network.

What are Ryanair’s rolling 12‑month guest numbers to April 2026?

Over the rolling 12 months to April 2026, Ryanair carried 209.3 million guests, up from 201.3 million a year earlier, a 4% rise. This indicates sustained traffic growth beyond a single month’s performance.

How did Ryanair’s rolling load factor change over the past year?

Ryanair’s rolling 12‑month load factor to April 2026 was 94%, unchanged from the prior year. A steady 94% suggests Ryanair consistently filled a very high share of its seats while modestly expanding overall passenger volumes.