Ryanair On-Time Performance in 2026
Ryanair flies more passengers in Europe than anyone. Here's how OTP looks in 2026 and how to fly the LCC king without surprises.
FlightyFlow Team·· 6 min read
The headline number
Ryanair runs in the high 70s on Eurocontrol's 15-minute metric in 2026 — strong for a low-cost carrier, helped by its secondary-airport network.
Why Ryanair's OTP is better than reputation suggests
- Secondary airports (STN, BGY, CRL, BVA) have spare capacity.
- 25-minute turn discipline.
- Single fleet type (737-800/8200) eliminates substitution chaos.
Where it struggles
- French ATC strikes (heavily route-impacting).
- Convective summer weather across central Europe.
- Smaller fleet bases lack spare aircraft.
Booking advice
- Pick first flight of the day.
- Pin in FlightyFlow — Ryanair's app has limited push reliability.
- Build a 3+ hour cushion if connecting to long-haul on a separate ticket.
Frequently asked
Is Ryanair on-time?+
Surprisingly yes for a low-cost carrier — Ryanair runs in the high 70s on Eurocontrol's 15-minute metric in 2026.
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