Qatar Airways vs Ryanair — Compare Airlines

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Policy	Qatar Airways	Ryanair
Cabin baggage	Included	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial (messaging/select routes)	None
Economy seat pitch	32"	28"
Loyalty programme	Privilege Club (Avios)	Ryanair Prime
Lounge access	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald	None
Changes & refunds	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Qatar · QR/QTR · #1 in this comparison

Qatar Airways

World's Best Airline 2025

#1 Global 5-Star

9.0 / 10

Quick Answer

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.8/10), ranking #1 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 8 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Halal standard on all routes; vegan and no-pork bespoke menus pre-ordered 24h ahead with high success on LHR–DOH

Is Qatar Airways a good airline?

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic, ranking #1 globally with a safety score of 9.8/10. Qatar Airways leads global rankings with exceptional Qsuite business class, award-winning cabin crew, and a modern widebody fleet serving 170+ destinations. See full profile →

Overall 9.0 Exceptional

Safety 9.8 Maximum Safety

Service 9.4 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

9.4

Seat Comfort

9.2

Food & Beverage

9.0

In-Flight Entertainment

9.1

On-Time Performance

8.8

Value for Money

8.5

Key facts

Hub: Hamad International (DOH)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1993
Fleet: 250 aircraft
Region: middle east
IATA / ICAO: QR / QTR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	32"
Lounge access	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald
Changes & refunds	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets
Loyalty programme	Privilege Club (Avios)

Strengths

Qsuite business class with doors
Al Mourjan lounge at DOH
Excellent long-haul catering

Weaknesses

Economy density on some A320s
Occasional DOH connection delays

Awards & recognition

World's Best Airline 2025
Best Business Class
Best Airline in Middle East

Ireland · FR/RYR · #2 in this comparison

Ryanair

Low Fares Made Simple

#45 Global 3-Star

6.8 / 10

Quick Answer

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic (safety 8.8/10), ranking #45 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Ryanair a good airline?

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #45 globally with a safety score of 8.8/10. Ryanair is Europe's largest airline by passengers, offering unbeatable fares with a no-frills model and improving reliability metrics. See full profile →

Overall 6.8 Good

Safety 8.8 Excellent Safety

Service 6.5 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 3★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

6.5

Seat Comfort

5.8

Food & Beverage

5.5

In-Flight Entertainment

5.0

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

9.5

Key facts

Hub: Dublin & 80+ bases
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1984
Fleet: 560 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: FR / RYR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Not available
Economy seat pitch	28"
Lounge access	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted
Loyalty programme	Ryanair Prime

Strengths

Lowest base fares in Europe
Extensive route network
Improving OTP scores

Weaknesses

Strict baggage policies
Tight 28-inch seat pitch
Ancillary fee structure

Awards & recognition

Best Value Airline Europe

FAQ

Which is better — Qatar Airways or Ryanair?

Qatar Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 9.0/10 vs 6.8/10 for Ryanair. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Qatar Airways or Ryanair include a carry-on bag?

Qatar Airways: Included. Ryanair: Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit..

Which has free Wi-Fi — Qatar Airways or Ryanair?

Qatar Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes). Ryanair: None.

Does Qatar Airways include checked baggage?

Qatar Airways checked baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg).

Does Ryanair include checked baggage?

Ryanair checked baggage: Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm)..