Ryanair (RYAAY) lifts March 2026 traffic 5% to 15.8m guests, load 93%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reported higher March 2026 traffic, carrying 15.8 million guests versus 15.0 million a year earlier, an increase of 5%. The airline maintained a load factor of 93%, showing that planes remained similarly full while serving more passengers.

Over the rolling 12-month period to March 2026, Ryanair carried 208.4 million guests compared with 200.2 million a year earlier, a 4% rise, with load factor steady at 94%. The company operated over 88,000 flights during March 2026.

Key Figures

March 2026 guests: 15.8 million guests March 2026 load factor: 93% Rolling 12-month guests: 208.4 million guests +2 more

5 metrics

March 2026 guests 15.8 million guests Compared with 15.0 million in March 2025, +5%

March 2026 load factor 93% Unchanged versus March 2025

Rolling 12-month guests 208.4 million guests Versus 200.2 million a year earlier, +4%

Rolling 12-month load factor 94% Steady year-on-year

March 2026 flights operated Over 88,000 flights Total flights operated during March 2026

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, Form 6-K, Form 20-F, load factor, +1 more

5 terms

foreign private issuer regulatory

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

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

"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 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F..X.."

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

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 | Mar 25 | Mar 26 | Change"

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

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 April 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 MAR TRAFFIC GROWS 5%

TO 15.8M GUESTS

                 Ryanair today (Thurs, 2 Apr) released its Mar 2026 traffic stats as follows:

	Mar 25	Mar 26	Change
Guests	15.0m	15.8m	+5%
L. Fact	93%	93%	-

                    Ryanair operated over 88,000 flights in Mar.

Rolling	Mar 25	Mar 26	Change
Guests	200.2m	208.4m	+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: 02 April, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary

FAQ

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

Ryanair’s March 2026 traffic increased, carrying 15.8 million guests compared with 15.0 million in March 2025, a 5% rise. This growth came while maintaining a 93% load factor, indicating aircraft were similarly full despite higher passenger volumes.

What was Ryanair’s (RYAAY) load factor in March 2026?

Ryanair reported a March 2026 load factor of 93%, unchanged from March 2025. This means 93% of available seats were filled on average, showing steady capacity utilization even as total guest numbers rose to 15.8 million.

How many passengers did Ryanair (RYAAY) carry over the last 12 months?

Over the rolling 12 months to March 2026, Ryanair carried 208.4 million guests, up from 200.2 million a year earlier. This represents a 4% increase in passengers while maintaining a high 94% load factor across the network.

How many flights did Ryanair (RYAAY) operate in March 2026?

Ryanair operated over 88,000 flights in March 2026. This large number of flights underpinned the airline’s ability to carry 15.8 million guests during the month while sustaining a strong load factor of 93% across its route network.

Is Ryanair (RYAAY) classified as a foreign private issuer with the SEC?

Yes. Ryanair Holdings plc files as a foreign private issuer and uses Form 20-F for its annual reports. The March 2026 traffic update was furnished on Form 6-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.