Ryanair February Traffic Rises 6% to 13.3M Passengers, Upgrades 2026 Outlook
Ryanair transported 13.3 million passengers in February 2026, a 6% year-over-year increase, while operating over 75,000 flights, up from 73,000 in January. The carrier maintained a 92% load factor, up one percentage point sequentially, and has raised its fiscal 2026 traffic forecast by 1 million passengers to 208 million.
1. February Traffic Growth
Ryanair carried 13.3 million passengers in February 2026, a 6% increase year over year, compared with 12.7 million in January. Flights increased to over 75,000 from 73,000, signaling robust demand and expanded capacity at the start of the year.
2. Load Factor Trends
The carrier’s load factor held steady at 92% year over year and climbed one percentage point sequentially from January’s 91%, reflecting consistent seat utilization and strong booking momentum across its network.
3. Raised Fiscal 2026 Traffic Outlook
Ryanair raised its full-year fiscal 2026 traffic forecast by one million to 208 million passengers versus prior 207 million, attributing the increase to earlier Boeing deliveries and sustained demand during the first nine months of its fiscal year.