Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Manchester, Ryanair or British Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Manchester are Ryanair and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £94 and an overall rating of 6.9, Ryanair is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £112 and an overall rating of 6.7.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Manchester take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London generally make it to Manchester in 0h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 157 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Manchester per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from London and land in Manchester, with an average flight time of 1h 01m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Manchester was £38 for a one-way ticket and £66 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Manchester, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Manchester, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

London has 6 major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, and London Stansted. Manchester is the only airport in Manchester. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Luton Airport.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Manchester?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 06:45 and will be landing in Manchester at 07:45.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Manchester jets off at 22:15 and lands at 23:10.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from London to Manchester direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is £84.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Manchester flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Manchester.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Manchester on a daily basis.

Question 13

Is there an onsite airport hotel at Manchester Airport?

Accepted Answer

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is the only hotel on the airport grounds and you can reach it on foot. There is also Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport located within walking distance to the airport and Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport nearby with a free airport shuttle available.

Question 14

Does the Manchester Airport provide services for families with kids?

Accepted Answer

Manchester Airport offers numerous family-friendly services, for example a fast track security for travellers with children in strollers. Breastfeeding mothers will find a breastfeeding facility in Terminal 1 and baby care rooms where they can feed or change the baby. It is also possible to warm up baby bottles at some cafes and even pre-order baby milk at Boots Pharmacy. For older kids the airport has a play area in Terminal 2.

Question 15

Can I ship my luggage from London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to ship your luggage then it is an option at London Heathrow Airport via Excess Baggage Company that will take care of the shipping arrangements for you. You can set all the details up in advance and just drop your luggage off at the Excess Baggage office at the airport.

Question 16

How do I get to London Southend Airport via public transport?

Accepted Answer

To get to London Southend Airport in a quick and easy manner, take a train which will transfer you from central London to the airport in about an hour. The journey will cost you about 15£ depending on your departure station.

Question 17

Which major airlines operate the best routes between London and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Flying between London and Manchester with British Airways is one of the most popular choices. There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport and stopover flights from London City Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Stopover flights have stopovers in Belfast, Dublin, and Castletown.

Question 18

What routes does Ryanair operate from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Ryanair offers some of the cheapest flight options between these cities and travels from London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), and London Luton (LTN). Stopovers for these flights include places like Dublin,  Miltown Kerry, Cork, Eindhoven, and more. The majority of these flights are self-transfer flights.

Question 19

What is the baggage allowance for Ryanair flights?

Accepted Answer

Because Ryanair is a low-cost airline, tickets typically don't include any luggage allowance. If you're travelling to Manchester for longer than a day and need baggage, you'll need to pay for carry-on bags and checked luggage. The online booking price is still cheaper than at the airport.

Question 20

Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Flights with reduced Co2 emissions are becoming more popular, and there are several options on this route. One of the best options between these cities is a direct flight with British Airways from London Heathrow, with an 85% reduction in emissions. Aer Lingus operates a flight from Heathrow with a single stopover in Dublin en route, with 72% fewer emissions.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Manchester is November, where tickets cost £97 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £142 and £138 respectively.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 London to Manchester.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 Manchester with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 Manchester from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 26

How often are flights from London to Manchester delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Manchester historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 98 minutes.

Question 27

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Manchester flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 18% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Manchester flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Manchester were found on Ryanair (£66) and Ryanair (£79).

Question 32

What is the cheapest London to Manchester flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Manchester costs £104 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester (MAN). It is also the most popular route.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Manchester, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 34

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £130, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from London to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Manchester from London usually cost between £111 and £176 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £66 on Ryanair (21 Sept–28 Sept).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Manchester is British Airways, followed by Ryanair and easyJet.

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