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Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Manchester.

There are currently no direct flights available from Edinburgh to Manchester. Flights with 1 stopover take between 4h 10m and 6h 12m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Manchester range from £92 to £168, with an average of £125 over the past 12 months. Anything below £92 counts as a good deal.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Edinburgh and Manchester is around £73 return, with a flight time of about 4h 25m. Recent return bus fares are around £39 return, with a trip time of about 5h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, the bus takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £41, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Belfast Intl (BFS) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections

Belfast Intl (BFS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 87% on the Edinburgh to Manchester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £91 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £697, a difference of £605. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 10m, compared to 4h 37m via Belfast Intl (BFS) and 4h 48m via Dublin (DUB).

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.