Air France vs Ryanair
Side-by-side comparison of Air France and Ryanair: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
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Ireland| Air France | Ryanair | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Ireland |
| Founded | 1933 | 1985 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | - |
| Main hubs | Charles de Gaulle Airport | London Stansted Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 12 kg (26 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | not included |
| Extra bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 30 min | 2 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +33 (0) 89 27 0265 4 | +353 1 691 7177 |
Key differences
- Air France allows a heavier cabin bag: 12 kg (26 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb) at Ryanair.
- Air France opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Air France lets you check in online closer to departure (30 min vs 2 h).
- Ryanair is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Air France bundles more into the ticket.
- Air France is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.