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Find cheap flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport from £48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manchester to Gatwick departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Gatwick (MAN-LGW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Gatwick that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:05 - 12:20MAN-LGW
5h 15m1 stop
08:25 - 14:30LGW-MAN
6h 05m1 stop
£111easyJet
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Sun, 19 May - Mon, 20 May
12:30 - 22:25MAN-LGW
9h 55m1 stop
06:10 - 14:50LGW-MAN
8h 40m1 stop
£112easyJet
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 11 Jun
12:30 - 22:25MAN-LGW
9h 55m1 stop
06:10 - 14:50LGW-MAN
8h 40m1 stop
£117easyJet
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
14:35 - 19:55MAN-LGW
5h 20m1 stop
13:25 - 20:35LGW-MAN
7h 10m1 stop
£252Norwegian
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Mon, 29 Apr - Wed, 1 May
14:35 - 19:55MAN-LGW
5h 20m1 stop
15:05 - 20:35LGW-MAN
5h 30m1 stop
£297Norwegian
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Fri, 10 May - Fri, 17 May
08:10 - 16:35MAN-LGW
8h 25m1 stop
09:25 - 16:50LGW-MAN
7h 25m1 stop
£343British Airways
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 26 Jun
08:45 - 15:40MAN-LGW
6h 55m1 stop
11:55 - 18:50LGW-MAN
6h 55m1 stop
£437Aurigny Air
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 21 Aug
09:15 - 16:45MAN-LGW
7h 30m1 stop
11:55 - 18:50LGW-MAN
6h 55m1 stop
£483Aurigny Air
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Sun, 19 May - Mon, 20 May
06:55 - 17:00MAN-LGW
10h 05m2 stops
11:15 - 23:00LGW-MAN
11h 45m2 stops
£3,838Lufthansa
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 19 May
06:55 - 17:00MAN-LGW
10h 05m2 stops
17:45 - 09:50LGW-MAN
16h 05m2 stops
£3,844Lufthansa
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Flights from Manchester to Gatwick - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Gatwick to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

The average price of all flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Manchester, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is March, where tickets cost £107 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is £199 and £188 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, easyJet offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £48. KAYAK users also found Manchester to London Gatwick Airport return flights on easyJet from £111 and on Vueling from £176.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

Low season

August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Manchester to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Manchester to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • What's the best way to get to Manchester Airport from the city centre?

    The route 103 and 43 buses depart from Piccadilly Gardens and take about 40min to reach the airport. There's also a train that runs from Piccadilly Station to the Airport Station located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The journey takes roughly 20min and trains depart around every 10min. Tickets cost around £3. If you prefer to have someone drop you off at the airport, they can park for 30min in the short stay zone for a minimal fee.

  • How can I reach London's City Centre from Gatwick?

    The Gatwick Express runs from the airport to London Victoria Station every 15min. The trip takes around 30min and tickets cost about £17.80. The service runs between roughly 05:41 and 23:04. There are also trains that travel to other major London Stations including London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras. These trains usually take between 30min and 45min. Taxis are available just outside the Arrivals Terminal and you can book one online before you arrive.

  • Are there lounges available at Manchester Airport?

    If you need a place to relax before your flight you can visit the Escape Lounge in all three terminals. There is also a 1903 Lounge in Terminal 2 which has floor-to-ceiling runway views. You can enter all lounges regardless of your class of ticket or which airline you're flying with. However, children under 16 usually aren't allowed in the 1903 Lounge. All the lounges have mobile charging points, flight information screens and free food and drink.

  • Are there hotels near Gatwick Airport?

    There are three main hotels located in and around Gatwick Airport. In the South Terminal you can stay at The Bloc Hotel or YotelAir. The Bloc is located near the Departures Terminal and they offer fast, free Wi-Fi, sound-proof walls and blackout blinds. YotelAir is located in the Arrivals Terminal, before security and they have Standard and Premium cabins available. Standard cabins include a single bed whilst Premium cabins include a foldable queen bed. If you're arriving at the North Terminal, you can stay at the Hampton by Hilton, located just a few minutes from the exit. Their rooms include spacious bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary hot breakfast.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport was £60 for a one-way ticket and £139 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    On your way to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll fly out from Manchester. You’ll be landing at London Gatwick.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to London, Aurigny Air or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to London are Aurigny Air and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £447 and an overall rating of 8.8, Aurigny Air is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £4,248 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

  • You can book FastTrack at Manchester Airport (MAN) between 03:00 and 23:00 to get access to a dedicated lane through to security. It costs just a small fee per person.
  • Special assistance is available at Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). If you require services such as mobility equipment or a guide to help you through the airport let your airline know at least 48h in advance of your trip.
  • There are a range of shops and restaurants available at Manchester Airport after security, including drug stores, newsagencies, bars and cafes.
  • If you're taking a connecting flight from Gatwick Airport, you can use the inter-terminal shuttle service to move between the North and South Terminals. It usually runs every couple of minutes, 24/7.
  • Both airports are part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme. If you wear a sunflower lanyard through the airport, staff will recognise that you are travelling with an invisible disability. You can pick up a lanyard for free from the information desks.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Aer LingusOverall score based on 1350 reviews
7.3boarding
8.0crew
6.6food
7.1comfort
7.0entertainment
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I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024EWR - DUB
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I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

Flight staff very friendly and helpful where possible. Late flight and travelling with young child, cabin lights remained on for the duration of the flight which was a little disappointing considering the time of the flight. Overall very happy to travel with Aer Lingus.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Boarding was so quick, flight was ahead of time which is great and the pilot spoke clearly and was letting people know everything, amazing, love travelling with you 😊

I was at the airport on time , I checked in my luggage . The plane was delayed and the gate was change. The flight board did not give information . I did not get chance to fly. I am going to make a claim for it

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

It was a short flight, no real service (which is okay). Very bumpy because of weather.

I'm Canaadian. I hate Air Canada. I used to give them a pass on their international service. No longer, They suck across the board now! Old planes, exhausted staff bad food and shitty entertainment. Your seats need reupholstered! Start with that...

Good experience. Food was great and passengers helped rearrange seats so our family could be seated together

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

The process overall was pretty seamless, and the crew were very friendly (especially Michael). Considering we booked expecting Lufthansa and the flight was operated by United, it was still a very good service and journey overall. The in-flight entertainment was great, with lots of quality options. One slight negative was that I had selected a vegetarian meal prior to flying, but received a vegan one. I think there should be more dietary options as it meant I missed out on some food that I would have preferred (and it seemed like the standard meals and snacks had a vegetarian option anyway). There was also a group of people who were moving around a lot and being generally disruptive at the quietest part of the flight, when the lights were off and most people were sleeping. I would have appreciated staff stepping in to encourage them to be mindful of others). Towards the end of the flight (which was very early in the morning in both time zones), the lights suddenly came on and breakfast was served. In my opinion, this was too early, and everyone was rudely awoken from sleep. After breakfast was cleared away, the lights went off again for about 45 minutes, allowing people to sleep some more. Then the lights came on again for landing. It seems like if they had served breakfast later, the lights on-lights off-lights on shenanigans could have been avoided, and people could have slept longer (and staff could have rested longer too).

You only get a chocolate square and small bottle of water.!

Great flight. Left on time, not very crowded. Quiet and the right temperature.

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

You booked my 7 year old son to sit on his own without his mum and dad in s separate row between two unfriendly adult strangers. The plane was disgusting and dirty, aisles and everywhere sticky. The lounge waiting area was filthy carpet and had insufficient seats so we had to sit on it to wait for 35 minutes and my 7 year old sone played on this filthy lounge carpet. The outside of the plane appeared clean. The pilot was helpful with the route and what to expect weather etc.

The seat leg room seemed much tighter on the way home My cheese toasty wasn’t that hot - didn’t realise till half eaten

The flight boarded a little late but made up the time in flight - much appreciated. The staff were efficient and fairly friendly One of the toilets wasn’t working - having only one functioning toilet for a flight of hundreds isn’t really acceptable. I still find it amazing that the budget airlines can’t even offer free tap water to passengers.

Plane out was great, one back was cramped. Awful. Thankfully great crew!

Cons: "Delayed flight, once on board the aircraft, further delays on the ground (at Glasgow) made up time in the air landed (not too far from our original landing time) only to be told we’re now being held on the ground (at Gatwick for at least another 20 minutes!) I flew with BA this morning and rated them excellent for everything! EJ you need to up your game!"
Pros: "On time, smooth and professional"
Cons: "Nothing - the best part of this flight is that is so short :)"
Cons: "From terminal to terminal... the worst airlines and experience. Flight delayed, crew unprofessional and boarding horrible."
Cons: "It is very uncomfortable to fly 5 hours on a seat without the possibility to lean back. The fixed back of the seat might be acceptable on short flights, but not on a 5 hours flight."
Cons: "check in was a nightmare it took over an hour of being pushed without anyone controlling the queue"

Perfect timing, perfect departure, lovely crew on the ground and in the air.

Good flight. Take off a little late but make up the time

Everything’s went straight forward, no issues, good service and friendly crew

Left on time and arrived on time both ways, thank you

Very unpleasant staff, disgusting service, ignoring requests, refusal to help

The flight was 45 mins delayed but the crew provided water and necessities like tissues

Cheap flights as you expect with Ryanair. I would take cheaper flights over entertainment and comfort for short haul travel. Main issue is usually delays at airports. In this case we landed roughly 2hr30 later than planned due to earlier delays with the plane. Not the worst I imagine

Late again rude staff at gate bullying passengers made us stand in the cold 3degrees for 40 mins before they let us board

We each paid for 10kg checked in luggage. Flying out there were no issues sharing one case (20kg). Not so coming back. Additional £48 charge and unable to provide an explanation of why it was ok on one journey but not the other, or indeed what material difference it makes between 2x10kg cases vs 1x20kg case. Scam, and appalling from Ryanair.

Easy process and good flight experience The food good be better

British Airways planes are too old verses other airlines, followed by luggage not turning up, with a customer service team unhelpful in trying to locate or send to hotel was appalling. 3 days without suitcases on a leg that flies 2 x daily.

As expected for a BA long haul flight in economy - you get what you pay for. Good leg space, in flight entertainment and food and drink provided. Staff on the return flight (overnight) we're a bit brisk and just wanted to get everyone fed and watered before turning the lights down. We're vegetarian so ordered it separately through the booking, although when we were in flight we realised there was a normal and vegetarian option anyway, and we were given vegan. This is fine, however on the return trip we were told there were no more specially ordered meals left, so be aware in case you have specific dietary requirements.

Quick boarding Clean aircraft Departure delayed but landed early Evening wrap was very good, breakfast was okay.

We were kept waiting at the gate for 2 hours without explanation

On boarding, I used the bathroom. There was dirt (perhaps food) on the bathroom floor, and the sink in the bathroom was overflowing (old dirty water in the sink). There was zero entertainment, no charging capabilities for phones, and there was no food. The only complimentary beverage was a cup of water. This is atrocious for a 4 hour international flight. British Airways should be embarassed!

My selected seat ending up being very uncomfortable both major flights. SFO to London and back. Seat arms did not go up so it was not like suggest by BA staff. On return flight my seat had a life raft barrier in front off me and large man beside me.

I was unable to input the API information in online. I phoned and a member of staff input it for me, however when I went to check in online was told that I had not entered the API needed. It took 7 seperate calls to get all the information added. I added bags separately to booking the flights. When I went to check bags in at the airport and print the lable the machine kept telling me I didn't have bags, despite the online information telling me that I had. A helpful member of staff at Gatwick sorted and printed the lables.

Horrible experience! We sat in the plane at the gAte and had a delay of about 4 hours! Captain said it was due to the tug not being able to disengage from the aircraft . When we finally took off it was evident that we had missed out connection and tbough BA rebooked us on a later flight it caused us to miss an orientation meeting and dinner in Geneva. Once in the second flt from gatwick to Geneva we again were delayed( again sitting in the plane )for an hour after boarding waiting for apparently an air traffic problem to resolve. Another annoyance was paying seat fees twice to upgrade our seats towards the front of the plane to ensure overhead cabin space and were told at the gate they are boarding from the rear! This should be stated when making reservations!! On the first flight from Jfk there was a sick person on board snd they asked for assistance. For the rest I of the flight a person kAyed on the glue if the planes covered in blankets . Very unsettling to say the least!I have several flights booked with BA and I’m seriously rethinking this. Kathleen Ditta

Good flight. Was delayed, but that wasn’t a big deal. The crew were nice. Unfortunately the seats still recline, I had to ask the passenger in front of me to get her seat upright, as she made herself too comfortable and I was unable to move in my seat. EasyJet seats are fixed now to avoid such aggravation. About one third of the plane was empty, but when I checked in before departure, I was unable to change my seat without incurring expenses. That leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.

Awful flight. My pre-booked seat was given to a crew member and I was substituted with an awful seat next to the toilet. When I asked about it I was treated with contempt for daring to ask. Par for the course on BA at present.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
1 stopeasyJet
13h 45mMAN-LGW
£48
29/5Wed
1 stopeasyJet
13h 45mMAN-LGW
£49
23/5Thu
1 stopeasyJet
13h 50mMAN-LGW
£50
8/7Mon
1 stopNorwegian
5h 20mMAN-LGW
£151
20/5Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
24h 40mMAN-LGW
£174
9/6Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
10h 55mMAN-LGW
£189
5/5Sun
2 stopsNorwegian
14h 30mMAN-LGW
£194
11/7Thu
1 stopAurigny Air
4h 35mMAN-LGW
£211
26/5Sun
1 stopAurigny Air
9h 55mMAN-LGW
£255
25/5Sat
1 stopLufthansa
5h 45mMAN-LGW
£452

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
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9h 55mMAN-LGW
7/5Tue
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10h 55mLGW-MAN
£132
1/5Wed
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7h 25mMAN-LGW
13/5Mon
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7h 05mLGW-MAN
£134
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1/5Wed
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6h 40mLGW-MAN
£148
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7h 25mMAN-LGW
7/5Tue
multi-stopeasyJet
8h 40mLGW-MAN
£150
1/5Wed
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7h 25mMAN-LGW
8/5Wed
multi-stopeasyJet
4h 45mLGW-MAN
£154
1/5Wed
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7h 25mMAN-LGW
1/5Wed
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6h 10mLGW-MAN
£166
29/4Mon
multi-stopNorwegian
5h 20mMAN-LGW
1/5Wed
multi-stopNorwegian
7h 10mLGW-MAN
£252
27/4Sat
multi-stopAurigny Air
5h 15mMAN-LGW
27/4Sat
multi-stopAurigny Air
13h 05mLGW-MAN
£561
30/4Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 55mMAN-LGW
7/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
11h 45mLGW-MAN
£4,023
30/4Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
5h 45mMAN-LGW
1/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 10mLGW-MAN
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Manchester (MAN)United Kingdom

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