Ryanair Extends Partnership with Erasmus Student Network – for 9th Year – Into 2026

Ryanair and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) have announced an extension of their long-standing partnership for 2026, marking the 9th year of supporting European students with low fares so that they can travel during their educational exchange.

Through this exclusive partnership, registered ESN students can access a dedicated Erasmus booking platform on the Ryanair.com website, where they can avail of a 10% discount on four one-way flights (or 2 round-trips) and a free 20kg checked-in bag with every flight booked.

With the 2025-2026 academic year starting soon, ESN students can now book their low fare Ryanair flights across the airlines industry-leading network of 235+ destinations with these exclusive ESN travel discounts through the dedicated platform at Ryanair.com. 

Ryanair’s Director of Comms, Jade Kirwan, said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce the extension of our exclusive partnership with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) for the 2025-2026 academic year, further supporting student mobility by offering registered ESN students across Europe a range of exclusive flight offers, including generous discounts and free baggage options. As Ryanair continues to grow and invest in Europe, we are delighted to support the EU flagship Erasmus programme and the incredible opportunities offered to their student members.”

ESN’s Treasurer, Rui Vinha, said: “This is another year of commitment from ESN and Ryanair to provide easier and affordable travels for students to their mobility destinations.”