Ryanair is often one of the first places people look when they’re trying to keep the initial flight price down.
And sometimes that genuinely is the best option.
The fare you see first isn’t necessarily what you’ll end up paying after adding luggage, seats or anything else you need.
For Ibiza, Ryanair can make perfect sense when you’re travelling light and the route works for you.
Budget-conscious travellers
Short trips and light packers
Large choice of low-cost routes
Baggage, seats and additional charges
Ryanair is one of Europe’s major low-cost carriers.
Its model is simple: keep the base fare low and allow passengers to pay for additional services according to what they want.
That’s useful if you don’t need much.
It becomes less attractive when you start adding several extras.
For a flight of a few hours, Ryanair can be absolutely fine.
If we’re travelling with a small amount of luggage and we’ve found a direct flight at a good time, We’re not going to complain about the lack of unnecessary extras.
But we would always check the complete fare.
Ryanair currently publishes direct London Stansted-Ibiza services and route availability can change by date and season.
“Ryanair can be brilliant for Ibiza when you genuinely only need a flight. The mistake is looking at the first fare and assuming that’s the final cost.
We’d compare the complete trip, including baggage and airport convenience, and then make the decision. When the numbers work, it’s hard to argue with the value.”
Ryanair’s network can be particularly useful for regional UK travellers.
That means I wouldn’t only compare it with other London flights.
Search from your nearest practical airport too.
Yes, particularly if you prioritise low fares and are comfortable travelling light.
Yes, including routes from airports such as London Stansted, with schedules varying by season.
The amount and type of baggage included depends on the fare and current airline rules.
Sometimes. Don’t assume one airline is always cheaper.
Yes. It’s particularly well suited to travellers who can pack light.