Ryanair Holdings plc reported traffic results for March 2026, carrying 15.8 million passengers, a 5% increase from 15.0 million in March 2025. The load factor held steady at 93% year-over-year, indicating consistent demand across its network.
The airline operated more than 88,000 flights during the month. On a year-to-date basis through March 2026, Ryanair transported 208.4 million passengers, up from 200.2 million in the prior year, with the load factor remaining at 94%.
This performance builds on Ryanairs fiscal year 2025 results, when it became the first European airline to carry 200 million passengers annually. Earlier financial reports for the first half of fiscal 2026 showed profits after tax rising 42% to €2.54 billion, supported by 3% traffic growth to 119 million passengers and higher average fares.
Ryanair continues to expand capacity amid strong post-pandemic demand in Europe.