Ryanair, the well-known low-cost carrier, has partnered with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) since 2017 to offer students valuable discounts on flights and luggage. Studying abroad is an enriching experience, but it can also be financially challenging for many students. This partnership is designed to ease the financial burden and make international travel more accessible for students participating in the Erasmus program. As an ESNcard holder, you can enjoy discounts on flights and luggage, making your study abroad experience more affordable and enjoyable.
It’s worth noting that other airlines, such as KLM and Air France, also offer student discounts, they do not need an ESNcard but do have other requirements and do not have other requirements.
Partnership Benefits
As an ESNcard holder, you can enjoy the following benefits when flying with Ryanair:
- 10% off 4 one-way flights (or 2 return flights) per academic year
- Free 20kg check-in luggage for each flight
- Weekly travel offers for Erasmus students
- Tailored Ryanair in-journey offers on the mobile app
Please note that to claim these discounts, you must have a valid and activated ESNcard.
If you don’t have one yet, you can obtain it here.
Booking Process
To book your discounted flights with Ryanair, follow these steps:
- Register at ESNcard.org and complete your user profile, including your ESNcard number.
- Sign up or log in to your myRyanair account.
- Add your details in the “Erasmus” tab of your myRyanair dashboard, ensuring they match your ESNcard user profile data.
- Wait for your ESNcard and other details to be validated, which may take a few days.
- Once validated, use the booking widget at the bottom of the Erasmus section of your myRyanair dashboard to make your discounted bookings. Remember, only bookings made using this widget will be eligible for the discount.
Terms and Conditions
To enjoy the Ryanair and Erasmus partnership benefits, you must adhere to the following terms and conditions:
- Offer applies to travel between 1 September and 15 June
- Tickets must be booked at least 28 days before the date of travel
- The 10% discount is available for 4 single international flights per year (or 2 return flights)
- The offer includes free check-in luggage up to 20KG per flight
- Students must hold a valid ESNcard to avail of the discount
- Students may be denied boarding if they fail to produce the ESNcard used to make the booking when required
- Students consent to Ryanair passing their information to ESNcard for verification purposes
Note that the Erasmus Partnership offer does not apply to the following:
- Flights from 16 June to 31 August inclusive
- Domestic flights
- Regular, Plus, and Flexi Plus Fares
- Connecting flights
- 3rd party flights
- Discount cannot be used on mobile applications (iOS, Android)
- Fees listed in Ryanair’s GTCCs or Ryanair’s other ancillary services
For more information, refer to the Erasmus Terms and Conditions, ESNcard’s Terms & Conditions – Ryanair, and ESNcard’s Ryanair partnership page.
Conclusion
The partnership between Ryanair and the Erasmus Student Network provides valuable discounts and benefits
