Ryanair enters summer peak with 22m passengers in July

Ryanair’s flew more than 22 million passengers in July as year on year numbers rose by 7%.

Europe’s largest budget airline operated more than 120,800 flights during the month.

Total carryings rose from 20.8 million in July 2025 to 22.2 million with the load factor maintained at 96%.

The monthly performance saw the carrier’s rolling annual passenger total rise by 5% from 203.1 million to 213.2 million  with a 94% load factor.

Ryanair’s passenger numbers in July were almost three times higher than rival low fares airline Wizz Air, at 8.36 million.