Ryanair reports 6% traffic growth in February to 13.3 million passengers

Ryanair recorded solid passenger growth in February 2026, carrying 13.3 million guests, a 6% increase compared to 12.6 million in February 2025.

The airline maintained a strong load factor of 92%, unchanged year-on-year, reflecting continued high seat occupancy despite capacity expansion. During the month, Ryanair operated more than 5,000 flights.

On a rolling 12-month basis to the end of February, passenger numbers rose 4% to 207.6 million, up from 198.8 million a year earlier. The rolling annual load factor remained stable at 94%.

The February figures confirm sustained demand momentum for Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, with traffic growth achieved while preserving consistently high load factors.