Ryanair Bag Check Rates by Airport 2026
Strictness: 9/10Based on 9,250 traveller reports across 14 airports. The strictest airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with a 95% check rate. Data updated March 2026.
Most Likely to Check Your Bag
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
London Stansted Airport
high
95%
high
95%
high
95%
high
95%
high
95%
BRS
95%
GLA
95%
medium
95%
medium
95%
high
95%
high
95%
low
95%
medium
95%
DUB
90%
Low confidence airports (fewer than 5 reports) shown at reduced opacity. Submit a report to improve accuracy →
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Ryanair check rate calculated?
The check rate is based on crowdsourced traveller reports. A "check" means staff measured, weighed, or visually inspected the bag at the gate. Rates update as new reports are approved.
What does Confidence level mean?
Confidence reflects the number of reports. High = 20+ reports, Medium = 5–19, Low = fewer than 5. Low-confidence airports are shown at reduced opacity.
What is Ryanair's strictness score?
Ryanair's overall strictness score is based on policy analysis and crowdsourced reports. See our methodology page for the full calculation.