How to Cancel Ryanair and Get a Refund
Ryanair subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about Ryanair billing.
Cancel Ryanair on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find Ryanair in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to Ryanair until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Ryanair on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Ryanair from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Ryanair on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Ryanair
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Ryanair charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Ryanair purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Ryanair users report about billing
Users frequently complain about the Ryanair app requiring constant updates, often at inconvenient times like during check-in at the airport, which can block access. Many report technical glitches, such as failed check-ins, passport scanning issues, and syncing problems with the website. A common frustration is the app's aggressive upselling tactics, with hidden fees and confusing options for extras like baggage and seats, leading to accidental purchases.
Summarized from 315 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Ryanair cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Ryanair stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date Ryanair will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Ryanair?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Ryanair directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Ryanair charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is Ryanair still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Ryanair as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the App Store subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Ryanair account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Ryanair app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the App Store and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Ryanair right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Ryanair until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.