Ryanair posts 2% increase in passenger numbers in January

Ryanair posts 2% increase in passenger numbers in January

Ryanair has reported a 2% increase in passenger numbers for January.

Ryanair Posts 2% Rise in January Passenger Numbers to 12.7 Million

Ryanair carried 12.7 million passengers across its extensive route network in January; 2% more than in the corresponding month last year; latest operational figures from the airline show. Load factor, for the month, was 91% and Ryanair operated nearly 73,000 flights in January. On a rolling 12-month basis – from January 2025 through to the end of January 2026 – Ryanair carried 206.9 million passengers (up 5%, year-on-year) with a 94% load factor.

Ryanair traffic grew by 2% in January

Ryanair has reported a 2% increase in passenger numbers for January. The airline said it carried a total of 12.7 million passengers last month, up from 12.4 million the same month last year. Its load factor - how many seats it fills on each flight - was unchanged at 91%. Ryanair said it flew almost 73,000 flights in January. Last month, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary claimed his public spat with Elon Musk had earned the budget airline €50m worth o…