easyJet vs Ryanair:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, easyJet had more branded searches than Ryanair among airlines in the United Kingdom. easyJet had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Ryanair had 1.8 million. easyJet made up 27.3% of all airline searches we track, and Ryanair accounted for 22.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about airlines, easyJet and Ryanair each appeared in four of the five answers. easyJet and Ryanair were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
easyJet, about 22% more searches than Ryanair
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top airlines in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, easyJet and Ryanair were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. easyJet and Ryanair were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Ryanair1st- easyJet2nd
Jet23rd
Emirates4th
Virgin Atlantic5th
British Airways6th
Wizz Air7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- easyJet4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ryanair4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Jet23 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- British Airways2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Virgin Atlantic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Emirates2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Wizz Air1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which airline should I fly with from the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best airlines in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best low cost airline for flights from the UK to Europe?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flights”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap flights”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Share of searches by month for easyJet, Ryanair. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | easyJet | British Airways | Ryanair | Jet2 | Virgin Atlantic | Emirates | Wizz Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.2% | 21.4% | 26.2% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 24% | 24% | 24% | 11.5% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 21.2% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.2% | 19.5% | 23.9% | 12% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 25.9% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.4% | 19.6% | 24% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 29.2% | 19.5% | 23.8% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 20.8% | 25.5% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.8% | 19.2% | 23.5% | 16% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.3% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
How has the easyJet and Ryanair comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- easyJet was ahead of Ryanair in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, easyJet’s share of searches among airlines in the United Kingdom moved from 26.2% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryanair’s share of searches among airlines in the United Kingdom moved from 26.2% to 22.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom airlines in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using easyJet’s and Ryanair’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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