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Popular flights to Manchester

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Manchester to Dublin flight

from €21

Direct flights available

0h55 average duration

27flights per day

Served by

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Loganair
Avion Express Malta

Flights to Manchester: Overview

Manchester Airport is the main airport serving this city. It is situated about ten miles south of Manchester's city centre. There are direct flights to Manchester from over two hundred destinations across the world. Some of the airlines that fly to Manchester from around the world are Lufthansa, British Airways, and FinnAir. When flying to Manchester, travellers will arrive at Manchester Airport which can be reached by train, with the airport containing its own station between Terminals 1 and 2. Train journeys take approximately 20 minutes from the city centre. Buses and taxis are also available for journeys to and from the airport.

Flights to Manchester: FAQ

Who flies to Manchester from the UK?

British Airways and Flybe are the two main airlines that fly from within the UK to Manchester. Many other airlines (including budget airlines such as Ryanair) fly from Manchester to other cities in Europe.

How far in advance to book flights to Manchester?

The best time to book flights to Manchester in advance is about 2 months before your ideal date of departure. You can however book flights to other cities in Europe and get good deals with budget airlines, even up to 3 weeks before departure.

How can you get cheap flights to Manchester?

Prices on flights to Manchester remain relatively consistent over the course of the year. The most expensive flights to Manchester are in December due to the holiday period. Wednesday is usually the cheapest day for a flight to Manchester. Within the UK, try flying with Flybe; for routes within Europe, try Ryanair to get the cheapest flights.

How to get from Manchester Airport to the city centre?

Once travellers have arrived at Manchester airport (the only airport), it is a straightforward journey into the city centre. The airport in Manchester has its own train station, from which Northern Rail and Transpennine Express operate trains to Manchester Piccadilly, the principle station in Manchester. There are departures every 10 minutes and the journey takes roughly 20 minutes.

Airlines: British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair flights to ManchesterFind the best trip to Manchester with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

British Airways

About

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average British Airways Duration

55m

Cheapest British Airways Price

€54

British Airways frequency

14 a day

Luggage included

Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)

Additional luggage

Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund

Pregnant on board

Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks

Unaccompagned minor

Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes

Amenities on board the airplane

Wifi

Food sold onboard

USB plugs

Accessibility

British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.

Pets

Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes

Entertaiment on board

Learn more about British Airways

BA Cityflyer

About

BA Cityflyer is a British regional airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, operating under BA's branding and flight numbers. Its main base is London City Airport, from which it operates a network of domestic and European routes. The airline primarily uses a fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft, which are suited for London City's short runway and steep approach. While focusing on the financial market, BA Cityflyer has expanded into leisure destinations. Unlike mainline British Airways flights, BA Cityflyer offers a complimentary bar service in economy class on its London City services.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average BA Cityflyer Duration

2h 20m

Cheapest BA Cityflyer Price

€234

BA Cityflyer frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

1 cabin bag (40x30x15cm) + 1 personal item

Additional luggage

23kg checked baggage can be purchased

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available up to 24 hours after booking if travel is more than 3 weeks away

Pregnant on board

Up to end of 36th week for single pregnancy, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancy. Medical certificate required after 28th week

Unaccompagned minor

Available for ages 5-11, must be booked at least 72 hours before departure

Amenities on board the airplane

Wifi

USB plugs

Accessibility

BA CityFlyer provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Pre-notification is required.

Pets

Small pets in cabin, max 6kg including carrier

Entertaiment on board

Loganair

About

Loganair, established in 1962, is Scotland's largest regional airline, headquartered at Glasgow Airport. It primarily operates domestic flights within the United Kingdom, serving over 40 destinations, including remote island communities. Known for its \lifeline services,\" Loganair connects isolated areas and even operates the world's shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. The airline also uniquely uses Barra Airport, where flights land on a tidal beach. Loganair has a diverse fleet, including smaller aircraft like the Britten-Norman Islander, and offers a frequent flyer program called Clan Loganair."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Loganair Duration

2h 10m

Cheapest Loganair Price

€221

Loganair frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of cabin baggage (40x35x18cm) plus 1 personal item

Additional luggage

Hold luggage can be purchased, 15kg or 23kg options available

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable tickets unless flex fare purchased. Changes allowed with fee.

Pregnant on board

Passengers can fly up to the end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies

Unaccompagned minor

Young persons aged 12-16 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged 5-11 must use Meet and Assist service

Amenities on board the airplane

USB plugs

Accessibility

Loganair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance for boarding and disembarking

Pets

Small pets allowed in cabin, larger dogs in hold. Must be booked in advance

airport information

Airports in Manchester

Check where to Manchester flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN)Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 1QX, United Kingdom Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · €5 · every ~9 min

BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · €1 · every ~2 min

43, 103 · 1h 6m · €2 · every ~29 min

TramNavy Line · 51m · €4 · every ~16 min

Navy Line · 54m · €4 · every ~16 min

Manchester Airport airport facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.

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