Ryanair's November Passenger Traffic Soars 6% to 13.8 Million

December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM•1 min read

Ryanair reported a 6% increase in passenger numbers for November, reaching 13.8 million, while its load factor remained stable at 92%.

Key Points

1Ryanair's November passenger count increased by 6% year-on-year, reaching 13.8 million travelers.
2The airline maintained a robust 92% load factor in November while operating over 78,000 flights.
3Over the past 12 months, Ryanair transported 205.7 million passengers, marking a 5% increase.
4Ryanair added thousands of extra seats for Christmas 2024 and 2025 at Irish airports like Cork, Shannon, and Knock.

Ryanair recorded a significant 6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for November, carrying 13.8 million travelers across its network. This figure compares to 13 million passengers transported during the same month last year. The low-cost carrier maintained a robust load factor of 92%, consistent with the previous year, while operating over 78,000 flights throughout the month. On a rolling 12-month basis, extending from November to November, Ryanair's total passenger count reached 205.7 million, marking a 5% rise compared to the preceding 12-month period.

In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas travel season, Ryanair has also announced the strategic addition of thousands of extra seat capacity to and from three key Irish airports: Cork, Shannon, and Ireland West/Knock. This expansion includes a further 4,900 seats on its Knock service for Christmas 2025, over 12,600 additional seats for Cork routes, and an extra 9,000 seats allocated to its Shannon operations, aiming to meet increased demand during the holiday period.