Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Manchester pass through?

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.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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 £92 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £704, a difference of £612. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Manchester?

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.

How long is a flight 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.

Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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.

How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Manchester looking right now?

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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).

Which car hire options are available at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Manchester flight?

Return flights from Edinburgh to Manchester range from £93 to £170, with an average of £126 over the past 12 months. Anything below £93 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Return flights from Edinburgh to Manchester start at £69. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £93 to £170. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £69 on Ryanair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester and is 27% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 458% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester at £78 return. •February (£204) and October (£189) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 162% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Ryanair (£69) and easyJet (£83) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Edinburgh to Manchester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Belfast Intl (BFS) is the most popular stopover for the Edinburgh to Manchester route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BFS.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Flights via Belfast Intl (BFS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £115. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to Manchester, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Edinburgh to Manchester stopovers at 174 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

16:50 - 23:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 05m1 stop Cork

13:55 - 19:55MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 00m1 stop Cork

£69Ryanair

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

16:50 - 23:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 05m1 stop Cork

13:55 - 19:55MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 00m1 stop Cork

£73Ryanair

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:10 - 21:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

4h 00m1 stop Dublin

15:50 - 19:45MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

3h 55m1 stop Dublin

£76Ryanair

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:10 - 21:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

4h 00m1 stop Dublin

15:50 - 19:45MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

3h 55m1 stop Dublin

£77Ryanair

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

17:00 - 21:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

4h 55m1 stop Cork

05:45 - 10:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl

£79Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

10:25 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

9h 00m1 stop Knock Intl

07:25 - 13:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 05m1 stop Dublin

£82Ryanair

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

07:30 - 14:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 20m1 stop Belfast Intl

06:40 - 22:20MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m1 stop Belfast Intl

£84easyJet

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

18:10 - 21:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

3h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl

07:00 - 09:55MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

2h 55m1 stop Belfast Intl

£85easyJet

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

19:50 - 09:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

13h 20m1 stop Belfast Intl

06:35 - 16:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 55m1 stop Belfast Intl

£86easyJet

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

07:00 - 16:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

9h 50m1 stop Belfast Intl

07:10 - 22:15MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 05m1 stop Belfast Intl

£86easyJet

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Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

08:00 - 13:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

5h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl

13:15 - 17:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 15m1 stop Knock Intl

£77Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 3 Oct

18:25 - 23:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

5h 20m1 stop Belfast Intl

17:10 - 21:35MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 25m1 stop Dublin

£78Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 1 Oct

08:00 - 11:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

3h 20m1 stop Belfast Intl

14:20 - 20:35MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 15m1 stop Belfast Intl

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Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 3 Oct

07:25 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

9h 20m2 stops London Stansted Dublin

23:10 - 07:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

8h 20m1 stop Dublin

£100Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

18:05 - 21:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

3h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl

07:15 - 23:00MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Cork

£122Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 1 Oct

07:25 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

9h 20m2 stops London Stansted Dublin

22:55 - 07:10MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

8h 15m1 stop Dublin

£126Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

15:40 - 22:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 00m1 stop Belfast Intl

22:25 - 07:25MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 00m1 stop Belfast Intl

£135Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

15:40 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

6h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl

22:25 - 07:25MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 00m1 stop Belfast Intl

£137Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

15:20 - 22:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 10m2 stops London Stansted Dublin

13:15 - 17:30MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 15m1 stop Knock Intl

£138Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

23:55 - 07:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAN Manchester

7h 45m1 stop Dublin

15:25 - 21:20MAN Manchester-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

5h 55m2 stops Castletown Ronaldsway Dublin

£347Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Manchester? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?: Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester and is 27% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 458% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Edinburgh to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •July is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester at £78 return.
•February (£204) and October (£189) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 162% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Manchester.
How long is a flight 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.
Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Manchester flight?
Return flights from Edinburgh to Manchester range from £93 to £170, with an average of £126 over the past 12 months. Anything below £93 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Manchester looking right now?
One-way fares from Edinburgh to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Manchester Airport (MAN)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Manchester pass through?
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?
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 £92 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £704, a difference of £612. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Manchester?
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).
What popular places can I visit in Manchester?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £92 – about £612 less than Tuesday (87% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Manchester trip for July. Fares historically average £78 return in that month – typically £126 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manchester Airport.
- Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
- Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport By IHG

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