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Before you take off, make sure you have all the documents you need to travel by plane.
Also check the entry formalities for your destination country on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Since January 1, 2014, the national identity card is valid for 15 years for adults (over 18). It is a recognized travel document in many European countries. For more information on the validity period of identity cards, click here.
Make sure your passport is valid and will remain so for several months after your return date.
A minor child traveling abroad unaccompanied by a parent must have an authorization to leave the country (AST). This form is free of charge and can be obtained online from service-public.fr.
Please note that Ryanair does not offer an escort service. Children under 16 cannot travel alone with the airline.
Some countries require a visa for French nationals. To find out what you need to do, consult the information sheet for the country you are interested in on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Depending on your destination, vaccination certificates may be required. Ask your doctor for details, or visit the French Ministry of Health website.
Check-in procedures vary from airline to airline. It is therefore essential to check with your airline for specific procedures for your flight, either by visiting their website or by contacting their customer service department.
Some airlines allow you to check in online from home and print out your boarding pass. All you need to do is visit the airline's website.
Each airline has its own check-in deadline. This information is indicated on your ticket. It's crucial to respect this deadline, as you risk not being able to board your flight after it.
Check-in is possible from 60 days to 24 hours before departure, depending on the package chosen. Once you have checked in online, you can print out your boarding pass up to 2 hours before departure.
To register online, take your booking number and go to the ryanair website under "My bookings".
Passengers are reminded that they must be present at the boarding gate at least 40 minutes before the departure of a Ryanair flight. If your flight is delayed, please follow your airline's instructions. The initial check-in deadline may not be changed, even in the event of a delay.
Before you pack, don't forget to check your airline's baggage rules!
Each airline has its own regulations governing cabin, hold and oversized baggage (bicycles, golf bags, strollers, surfboards, musical instruments, etc.).
To find out the precise details of your flight's baggage allowance, it's essential to consult your airline's website. You'll find all the information you need on :
Here you'll find all Ryanair's baggage regulations.
To ensure the safety of all passengers and crew, certain items are strictly forbidden on board aircraft, whether in your hand luggage or in the hold.
Hazardous materials
Others
The following products are authorized without restriction, if they are needed during your flight:
As a general rule, we recommend arriving 1.5 hours before the departure of a domestic flight and 2 to 2.5 hours before the departure of an international or charter flight. If you have no baggage to check, you can proceed directly to check-in.
If you have no baggage to check, you can proceed directly to check-in (see terminal map).
Need to check in a hold bag? Follow these simple steps to check in quickly and smoothly:
Passengers are reminded that from the moment they arrive at the airport, baggage is their responsibility. We advise you to keep your luggage with you at all times while you are at the airport. Abandoning baggage is strictly forbidden and may result in severe penalties, including a fine of up to €750.
Passing through security checks allows us to verify the absence of prohibited items in the cabin, for the safety of all passengers. It is necessary for access to the boarding hall, and then to the aircraft.
Follow our time-saving tips for baggage inspection!
Please note: in accordance with current regulations, security staff may carry out random checks (baggage search and palpation).
By following these simple instructions, you'll contribute to a smooth and rapid check-in process, and ensure you don't miss your flight.
A baby-changing table is permanently available in boarding room 1.
Strollers are systematically placed in the hold. We would also like to inform our passengers that you can take a baby seat in the hold of the aircraft free of charge. This is subject to the terms and conditions of the airline operating your flight, and the baby seat will undergo an X-ray check.
Hygiene products, as well as baby pharmaceutical products, infant formula, milk, fruit juice, water and baby food, are not affected by the regulations applying to liquids, aerosols and gels.
These products are allowed in the cabin in reasonable quantities depending on your itinerary, and must be presented to the screening personnel for inspection separately from your carry-on baggage. Please note that the security officer reserves the right to ask you to taste these products.
If you are traveling with a specific medical device (pacemaker, prosthesis, treatment, etc.), inspection staff may ask you to present proof (medical certificate, prescription in your name, etc.) at the inspection gate. By respecting these rules, you contribute to a safe and pleasant journey for all.
There are no special conditions for admitting passengers requiring assistance. However, it is essential to inform the airline so that the passenger can benefit from the services provided.
Throughout your journey through the airport, our assistance service will accompany you to make boarding and disembarking easier.
On arrival at the airport, special facilities and equipment have been installed to welcome passengers with reduced mobility:
Consult the terminal map to identify pick-up locations.
For Ryanair, passengers requiring special assistance can book this service on the Ryanair website up to 48 hours before their flight.
After this deadline and up to 12 hours before flight departure, passengers must contact the Ryanair Special Assistance Line on 0891 46 00 46.
If the passenger does not reserve the required assistance at least 48 hours in advance, the service may not be available. However, the airport assistance team will make every effort to provide the requested service.
Pets are not allowed on board Ryanair aircraft, with the exception of guide dogs or emotional support dogs on certain routes and in accordance with company regulations only.
In accordance with European regulations (directive 2013/11/EU of 21/05/2013), we would like to inform you of the possibility of contacting our partner "La Médiation du Tourisme et du Voyage", whose contact details and contact procedures are available on its website mtv.travel, for any complaint deemed unsuccessful.
Poitiers-Biard Airport
5 Rue du Sous-Lieutenant Raymond Collard,
86580 Biard
Passengers
Aerial leisure
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