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Cheapest return flight
£31
Typical prices: £75-£193
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Cheapest direct flights
£31
Typical prices: £72-£189
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BFS - MAN • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Manchester

 
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Recent return flight deals to Manchester

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
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21:40 - 22:40BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
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09:00 - 10:00MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£31Ryanair
Wed, 2 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
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07:40 - 08:40BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
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18:50 - 19:50MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
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£31Ryanair
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
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22:45 - 23:45BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
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08:35 - 09:35MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£33Ryanair
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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22:45 - 23:45BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
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20:30 - 21:30MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£33Ryanair
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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21:50 - 22:45BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
0h 55mdirect
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14:20 - 15:20MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£37Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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21:35 - 22:30BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
0h 55mdirect
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08:40 - 09:40MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£41easyJet
Mon, 21 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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20:50 - 21:45BFS  Belfast Intl-MAN Manchester
0h 55mdirect
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11:55 - 12:55MAN  Manchester-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 00mdirect
£41easyJet
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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09:30 - 10:25BHD  Belfast City-MAN Manchester
0h 55mdirect
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19:55 - 21:05MAN  Manchester-BHD Belfast City
1h 10mdirect
£67Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
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06:55 - 08:00LHR  London Heathrow-MAN Manchester
1h 05mdirect
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10:15 - 11:30MAN  Manchester-LHR London Heathrow
1h 15mdirect
£74British Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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08:40 - 09:50LHR  London Heathrow-MAN Manchester
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12:35 - 13:50MAN  Manchester-LHR London Heathrow
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£85British Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Manchester flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Manchester with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Manchester?

Belfast Intl Airport to Manchester is the cheapest route at £31 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Manchester?

A return flight to Manchester costs £120 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Belfast Intl Airport average £60, while Londonderry runs a bit higher at £77.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester at £125 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at £148.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester with an average price of £99 return.
•November (£138) and October (£129) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester?

Night flights to Manchester are the cheapest at £104 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at £157.

What is a good deal for flights to Manchester?

Flights under £75 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Manchester at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Belfast Intl Airport £43
•Londonderry £49.

When are flights to Manchester the cheapest?

Flights to Manchester are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Manchester

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways and Ryanair

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on easyJet and KLM

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Tara Craig

Tara Craig

Expert on Loganair

Tara Craig has been a journalist for 17 years, focusing on aviation for more than a decade. She has covered everything from how airports accommodate disabled passengers to the emergence of electric air taxis. Tara is constantly travelling and finds it hard to stop noticing things – good and bad – about the air travel experience.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aer Lingus

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAN

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for flights to Manchester

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£16
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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Your questions about flights to Manchester, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What shopping options are there at Manchester Airport?

    Want to indulge in some shopping before you fly back home? There are a number of shops at the airport for you to browse through from technology retailers to the World Duty Free offering various perfumes and cosmetics, alcohol and other merchandise. All duty free shops are located through security and passport control.

  • What hotels are located close to the airport?

    Would you like to go straight to the hotel to drop off bags and freshen up after your flight to Manchester? Manchester Airport has a number of hotels which are located conveniently close to the airport and which offer 24 hour free shuttle services, such as the Clayton Hotel and Crowne Plaza. The Radisson Blu is located within walking distance from the airport.

  • What facilities are available for families with young children at Manchester Airport?

    If you are travelling with young children you will be happy to hear that the airport is well-equipped to support you. There are feeding and changing facilities located in or near the Ladies toilets throughout the airport. As well, you can use a buggy or pushchair right up until you board, as the airport has made sure there are fast lanes at security for these.

  • How do I get from the airport to Manchester?

    If you want to travel into the centre of Manchester from the airport it is advisable to take a train. The station is in the centre of the airport a short walk from the terminals – no more than 15 minutes on the moving travelators. The train journey takes approximately 20 minutes to get into Manchester Piccadilly station in the city. The tickets can be booked online.

  • Which airlines offer flights to Manchester with less carbon emissions?

    Loganair is taking several steps to reduce carbon emissions from its flights to Manchester. The airline has added a GBP 1 "Green Skies" fee to all ticket prices to mitigate the impact of carbon emissions from every flight. Additionally, Loganair is an active participant in projects, such as the development of green liquid hydrogen fuel for zero-emissions flights.

  • What services are offered to Economy Class passengers on Aer Lingus flights to Manchester?

    Economy Class passengers on Aer Lingus flights to Manchester receive complimentary in-flight meals and drinks, as well as access to in-flight entertainment, which includes movies, TV shows, and music. Passengers can also purchase additional amenities, such as blankets, pillows, and headphones, for an extra fee.

  • What is the baggage policy on EasyJet flights to Manchester?

    Passengers on EasyJet flights to Manchester are allowed to bring one small cabin bag with them on board, with maximum dimensions of 45 x 36 x 20 cm and no weight limit. Each passenger can purchase up to three hold bags, with a standard hold bag allowed to weigh up to 23 kg.

  • What class seat options are available on British Airways flights to Manchester?

    British Airways offers a range of cabin classes, including First Class, Club World (Business Class), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy), and World Traveller (Economy). First Class is the airline's luxury class offering, with fully flat beds, fine dining, and personal service while Club World features lie-flat seats, luxury amenities, and priority access to airport lounges.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Manchester?

    British Airways operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Manchester at 48 per week, while easyJet is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Manchester. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Manchester from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Manchester varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Newquay: 1h 00m
    • from Southampton: 1h 00m
    • from Belfast Intl Airport: 0h 55m
    • from Londonderry: 1h 05m
    • from Inverness: 1h 15m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Manchester?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Manchester are from:
    • Belfast, from £31 return
    • London, from £74 return

  • How many flights serve Manchester?

    Manchester receives 22 flights per day and 157 per week from across the world. London has the most flights to Manchester with 48 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Manchester is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Manchester is around £75 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Manchester?

    Last-minute fares to Manchester – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the average return fare of £120.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Manchester?

Your guide to booking Manchester flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Manchester, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Manchester, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £75 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Manchester in January. Return fares historically average £99 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to £53 per return. Evening flights to Manchester average £104 compared to £157 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Manchester, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, easyJet includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Ryanair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and British Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Manchester, a few great places to start are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • For travellers wanting to have something to eat before boarding, there are a number of restaurants and coffee shops in the airport. Some of the popular restaurants in the airport include Mi Casa Burritos and Giraffe, (both in Terminal 1), and Frankie and Benny’s (Terminal 2). There is also a Starbucks, Costa or Nero at each terminal for your coffee requirements.
  • Feel the need to relax away from the hustle and bustle before you fly? Manchester Airport has Escape Lounges at all terminals that are open to all passengers upon payment of a fee. The entry fee will give you access to complimentary hot and cold food and a wide range of beverages as well as free Wi-Fi. It is advisable to pre-book before you fly so as to guarantee entry.
  • If you have a long layover between your flight to Manchester and a connecting flight you could consider going to visit the Runway Visitor Park which is just 3 miles from the airport train station – you can get there by taking the number 200 bus from the station to the park. This unique park at the end of the runway offers some interesting tours as well as a runway-side seat to watch the aircraft taking off.
  • If you need to leave your car at the airport while you fly, there is a Meet & Greet near the departure terminal. Leave your car, keys and return flight details at the Meet & Greet reception desk and they will find parking for you. When you return your car will be waiting for you.
  • For businesses who need to book a conference near the airport to cater for international attendees, check out the Concorde Conference Centre which caters for events such as product launches, team building events, exhibitions or meetings. The unique thing about this conference centre is that it is located in an aircraft hangar.
  • Swiss International Airlines allow pets on board their flights to Manchester. Pets that are allowed to travel in the cabin should not exceed a weight of 8 kg. Additionally, pets can also travel in the cargo hold, depending on the size, breed, and weight of the animal.
  • Domestic flights at Manchester Airport (MAN) arrive at Terminal 3, which is located next to Terminal 1 and linked to Terminal 2 via a covered walkway.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Manchester

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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LoganairOverall score based on 26 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Logan changed the schedule so I couldn’t use the hotel rooms we’d booked which were non refundable. £250 down the pan!!

2.0 MediocreHugh, May 2026
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Logan changed the schedule so I couldn’t use the hotel rooms we’d booked which were non refundable. £250 down the pan!!

Everything was fantastic. My trip was short and sweet. No problems. Just remember. My paid checked in was i belive 2 to 3 lbs overweight. I believe I could have been given a discretionary pass rather than paying or unpacking. Especially as flight was probably half full only. Thank you

I really enjoyed the good hot tea and biscuits. I loved the tartan plaid head-rests on each seat and the fact that there were all different. The crew’s uniforms are very sharp looking, too.

I booked this flight thru Kayak and then had to cancel within 24 hours of booking. They only refunded part of the fare, saying that was the usual practice. I was not pleased.

Everything! Not sure if there's really anything that could make it any better

Very quick trip from Southampton to Edinburgh Arrival a long way from baggage and up 3flights of stairs no lifts or escalators

Excellent cabin crew. They helped a number of passengers with mobility challenges and a mother with a 3 year old and an infant. Better than most other airlines by far. Well done Eduardo!

Good, I slept the entire flight so I cannot add many inflight details

Air Lingus was in no hurry to get us on the plane as sat at the gate a long time before they boarded us. Then they leave us on the tarmac for an hour. They were no help to let me know what I needed to do to get home. I had to navigate London Heathrow with 0 help from them.

There was a 6h delay with limited updates . When we got to Manchester the bus took ages to get to arrivals and we missed our train, dinner reservation. Basically lost a whole day due to arrivals Lingus!!

Great. Has a problem with DOB. Fixed 4 us. Led to a 5 hour earlier flight to London!

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

At check-in the unmanned machines said QR code was invalid so had to queue for over an hour to check in bags

Friendly crew who apologised and explained reason for delay. Good on board service. Rather cramped seating. Late departure.

I fly to the USA every 6wks on Ave and 99% of the time I fly Aer Lingus. If I fly BA I’m always disappointed. My only criticism is the food. I’m vegan and over the last year it’s got slightly better these last couple of flights but on the whole it’s not good! Salad and fruit salad for breakfast and that’s also the starter and desert for the lunch/dinner and the main is usually rice with fried veg 😳the pasta is pretty good though. That’s been the last 2 meals…. Everything else is fantastic.

The flight was half full and I presume that the next few days are even less busy not sure why they are still charging a premium to change a flight.

Flight was cancelled. Then left virtually completely in the lurch

The workers checking passengers from the boarding gate stole money from people whose luggage was perfectly fitting inside the carry-on sizer.

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Good news was that Bag Check was open two and a half hours before the flight, which is essential with the chaotic immigration process. Flight was okay, but sitting at the back of the aircraft, 3 overhead bins on both sides were filled with crew bags and other misc items, so we couldn't put our cabin bags anywhere near us. To add insult, twice the crew managed to drop items that they were taking out of the overhead bins onto my wife's head, who was sitting in an aisle seat.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

The flight was delayed for over 1 hour. The boarding process is appalling making you wait for 30 minutes in the passage leading to the outside door without any seats.

Not great! Rude staff in London and the worse baggage reclaim I’ve ever seen. Great staff in flight but doubt I’ll fly with them again

With stairs on a rainy tarmac, EasyJet flights are ok for younger travelers with backpack only. Seniors with mobility issues find it challenging 😰. However, the crew and disability assistance folks at both ends eased that discomfort as much as possible for their various roles. Kudos to airport and EasyJet employees for their kind service.

Nothing flight was on time, and we boarded and disembarked easily

Really slow transfer after getting off the plane at Manchester, and lost luggage! Take the train, terrible experience on arrival

Great flight, great crew, decent food. Premium Economy was very comfortable. I compare this flight to the one we took on BA from DC to London: Like a different airline. The food was atrocious, the crew aloof, and the cabin not as comfortable. Based on that first flight we said we'd avoid BA, but the return trip changed our minds.

Everything about the flight is better,just to work on the food Everything about the food is very poor

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

No problems except for a completely full flight. But we were add one because of a previous delayed flight.

Better training for staff, I didn’t even get a napkin with my drink so it was dripping all over !

We already had a five hour layover in London, and then they cancelled our flight about half hour before we were due to board. They wouldn't give us access to the lounge and hanging around the extremely busy terminal for another three hours until our next flight was crappy. 8 hours in a busy terminal is awful. The least they could have done was give us access to one of their quiet, comfortable lounges for the inconvenience. I heard from others that they do this a lot -- cancel these short flights if they're not completely full. When we got onto the next flight it was absolutely packed and uncomfortable. Just very disappointing. British Airways used to be a great airline to fly with, but it doesn't feel that way at all now.

Everything was fine, on the first leg of my journey from Manchester to London. But, as happened on my outbound journey from the US, there were immense problems. The plane was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours which led to me missing my connecting flight in the US. No hotels were available and I was forced after a 25 hour journey to take a bus to my house. Just unacceptable.

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Boarding took way longer than it needed to, direction to the gate was abysmally indirect at the terminal and late to be displayed. So i had trouble finding the area, and after getting there no display of what group was boarding and it took so long to get anyone boarded

Everything was delayed first trip to Morocco was 3 and a half spurs late they made me walk around when I have limited mobility got to morocco and everything was closed and then coming back same thing made me miss my train to take me home and they wouldn't refund me as it was their aircraft that made me late then had to pay a £77 taxi to take me home and that is not fair my multiple sclerosis is not good for me to stress now they caused me a flair up and can't leave my bed.

The flight was delayed by a bird strike. We were held in boarding area with no toilet facilities.

Very late to leave, poor communication on expected departure time and when boarding actually started.

Everything was perfectly fine, it’s exactly what you would hope for from a budget airline. You get what it says on the tin, what more could you ask for?

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

Need more check in desks at Marrakech. Even if you are travelling with hand luggage only, you still need to 'check in' to get the old style boarding pass. Unfortunately they haven't thought to separate out the people checking in luggage to a separate desk. Flight was delayed leaving but arrived on time. Limited food options on board and very overpriced.

Flight was delayed so long we missed our second flight. Entire trip had to be cancelled. Ryanair refused to help us.

Stanton airport is outdated, pure equiped, airport. Fire alarms, power outages is a common routine, wich result ir flights delay , additional money spending and huge gathering of people in airport wich is unsafe.

I missed the flight from Manchester to Dublin because of poor informations from Aer Lingus and the airport, no possibility to check in online, they don't respond to phone calls, I had to buy another tickets to enable me travel to Dublin from Manchester. I want my money to refund.

Rude check in staff. Split family up with young children.

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