Ryanair September 2026 guests rise 4% to 20.1 million

Load factor was 94% in September and in the rolling comparison; the airline also reported more than 1,000 cancellations.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reported 20.1 million guests in September 2026, up 4% from 19.4 million in September 2025, with load factor at 94% in both periods. It operated over 111,700 flights and cancelled over 1,000 because of another UK ATC system collapse, Belgian ATC strikes, and Mt. Etna eruptions. Rolling guest numbers were 215.1 million, up 5% from 203.9 million, while load factor was 94% in both periods.

Key Figures

September guests: 20.1 million guests September guest change: +4% September load factor: 94% +5 more

8 metrics

September guests 20.1 million guests September 2026

September guest change +4% September 2026 compared with September 2025

September load factor 94% September 2026 and September 2025

Flights operated Over 111,700 flights September 2026

Flights cancelled Over 1,000 flights September 2026

Rolling guests 215.1 million guests September 2026, compared with 203.9 million in September 2025

Rolling guest change +5% September 2026 compared with September 2025

Rolling load factor 94% September 2026 and September 2025

Key Terms

load factor, ATC, Guests

3 terms

load factor technical

"L. Fact | 94% | 94%"

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.

ATC technical

"another UK ATC system collapse"

The ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) classification is a standardized system that groups medicines by the part of the body they act on and their therapeutic properties, similar to shelving books by genre and subject in a library. Investors use ATC codes to compare drugs with the same purpose, track market size and competition within a therapy area, and gauge how a new product might fit into or disrupt existing treatment categories.

Guests market

"Guests | 19.4m | 20.1m"

FAQ

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How many guests did RYAAY report in September 2026?

Ryanair reported 20.1 million guests in September 2026, up 4% from 19.4 million in September 2025. Load factor was 94% in both periods.

How many Ryanair flights were cancelled in September 2026?

Over 1,000 flights were cancelled due to another UK ATC system collapse, Belgian ATC strikes, and Mt. Etna eruptions.

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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 October 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

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

Act of 1934.

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

RYANAIR SEPTEMBER TRAFFIC GROWS 4%

TO OVER 20.1M GUESTS

Ryanair today (Fri, 2 Oct.) released its Sep. 2026 traffic stats as follows:

	Sep. 25	Sep. 26	Change
Guests	19.4m	20.1m	+4%
L. Fact	94%	94%	-

 Ryanair operated over 111,700 flights in Sep. Over 1,000 flights cancelled due to another UK ATC system collapse, Belgian ATC strikes, and Mt. Etna eruptions.  

Rolling	Sep. 25	Sep. 26	Change
Guests	203.9m	215.1m	+5%
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: 02 October, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary