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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Europe

Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
London
London1 stop£47
Paris
Parisdirect£52
Málaga
Málagadirect£49
Alicante
Alicantedirect£50
Amsterdam
Amsterdamdirect£89
Dublin
Dublindirect£32
Rome
Romedirect£58
Lisbon
Lisbondirect£61
Faro
Farodirect£54
Madrid
Madriddirect£55
Milan
Bergamodirect£31
Antalya
Antalyadirect£109
Athens
Athens1 stop£121
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop£69
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£73
Tirana
Tirana1 stop£63
London
London1 stop£47
Paris
Parisdirect£52
Málaga
Málagadirect£49
Alicante
Alicantedirect£50
Amsterdam
Amsterdamdirect£89
Dublin
Dublindirect£32
Rome
Romedirect£58
Lisbon
Lisbondirect£61
Faro
Farodirect£54
Madrid
Madriddirect£55
Milan
Bergamodirect£31
Antalya
Antalyadirect£109
Athens
Athens1 stop£121
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop£69
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£73
Tirana
Tirana1 stop£63
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Europe flights

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

What is the cheapest Manchester to Europe flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Manchester found in the last 5 days was to Barcelona, at £44 return. The most popular route is from Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam (AMS), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £92.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when retur flights cost £607 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £713.

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

No, with an average price for the route of £199, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Europe is January, when tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, when the average cost of return tickets is £186 and £171 respectively.

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

For Manchester to Europe, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Europe back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Manchester to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Europe

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£18
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Tenerife South

Flights from Manchester to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Manchester to Europe 
Christoph91Flew with Ryanair-Mar 2026
Don't fly out on a Sunday or a Thursday (busiest days at the airport) if coming around March time make sure to pack warm clothes as it gets cold at night.
FiruzFlew with Ryanair-Mar 2025
ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.
ChandraFlew with British Airways-May 2025
Must make sure that all the liquids or creams go in a bag to avoid delays during security clearance and hand bag inspection

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Are there direct flights from Manchester to Hungary?

    There are no direct flights from Manchester to Hungary, but you can get affordable one-stop fares via Ryanair to Budapest, requiring stopovers at Milan, Brussels or Rome. Lufthansa flights from Manchester Airport connect at Munich, while passengers aboard KLM will be arriving at Amsterdam en route to Hungary.

  • I’m travelling to Albufeira, Portugal. Which airport should I use?

    Faro International Airport (FAO) is the closest one to Albufeira, so this should be the destination when making your flight plans. Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair all offer direct flights from Manchester, but Ryanair also provides one-stop service requiring a stopover in Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), which could save you a few pounds on airline tickets.

  • Which airport is recommended for travel to Central Europe?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) are among the continent’s busiest transfer points. If you’re looking for flights from Manchester to Central Europe, these three offer a high frequency of overall continental flights with connections to regional countries including Czechia, Slovakia and Poland.

  • What other ways can I save money on flights from Manchester to Europe?

    We highly recommend you keep a flexible travel schedule and consider flights from Manchester requiring connections to destinations in Europe, which can often be cheaper than flying direct. For instance, you can find Ryanair flights to Berlin with connections in Milan that are cheaper than its direct flight to the city.

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

    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 Europe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manchester to Europe 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 Europe?

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

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

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Manchester to Europe? 25% of our users found tickets from Manchester to Europe for the following prices or less: Amsterdam £72 one-way - £166 round-trip; Istanbul £279 one-way - £563 round-trip; Istanbul £180 one-way - £234 round-trip
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) is one of the UK’s busiest and acts as the operating centre for no less than six airlines, including low-cost carriers Ryanair, easyJet and TUI Airways, so you can always find a plethora of cheap flights available to a variety of European destinations like Croatia, Greece and Italy.
  • Drop & Go, Mid-Stay and Multi-Story parking are just a few of the options available at Manchester Airport. If you’re travelling with family, try the Meet & Greet option, or consider the JetParks if you’ll be away for a week or longer.
  • If you’re looking for a cheap short-haul flight to enjoy a weekend break, easyJet and KLM offer direct flights from Manchester to Amsterdam, which won’t break your budget and get you there under 2 hours. Paris is another favourite destination for weekend travel where easyJet, Ryanair and Air France offer flights to airports serving the French capital.
  • Runway Visitors Park is a great place to pass the time before boarding call at Manchester Airport. The viewing platform offers panoramic views of airport activity for plane spotters, and the kids can try one of the exciting simulators or visit the flight academy. The Concord Tours at Runway Visitors Park provide an up-close look at the unique aircraft and is the undoubted star of the show.
  • Premium Economy is a great way to get more bang for your buck on many flights from Manchester to Europe. This seating class features priority boarding, roomier seats with extra legroom, upgraded meal service and more. Airlines offering the service on continental flights include Lufthansa, KLM and British Airways, as well as low-cost carrier Ryanair.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Jet2Overall score based on 206 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.6Comfort
8.7Crew
6.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

We arrived in Malaga early but had to park at the back of the airport. We had to wait for the steps to arrive as well as buses to take us to the terminal. They had trouble with getting the steps into position and time gained pin the flight was lost especially with the tour around the airport to get us to the terminal. Immigration procedure seemed to work this time.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2026
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We arrived in Malaga early but had to park at the back of the airport. We had to wait for the steps to arrive as well as buses to take us to the terminal. They had trouble with getting the steps into position and time gained pin the flight was lost especially with the tour around the airport to get us to the terminal. Immigration procedure seemed to work this time.

Apart from the delay, it was very good. Crew were great and the plane was great - looked like a newer one.

Generally excellent but a couple of areas could be improved. After boarding we were delayed a full 20 mins whilst various ground crew, flight crew, captain faffed around counting and recounting passengers. Said discrepancy between computer and manual. All OK in the end. So why o why did it take 20 mins to find all OK? No sense of urgency shown Secondly the seat base is just not supportive/resilienfor a 4½ hour journey - backside really aching by journey end.

The staff are just so friendly travelling alone was a bit scary but they made me feel comfortable and nothing was to much bother I loved how one of the girls was talking to the old ladies she really took time thank you jet2 shame I can’t get home with u guys 🥲

On time flight. Reasonable comfortable but a bit cramped. Excellent jet 2 staff as usual.

A good flight with friendly crew and check-in but disembarking was chaotic and badly managed

The flight was okay, seats slightly more comfortable than Easy jet, but wouldn’t want to fly much more than 3.5 hours in those seats, hard and uncomfortable for further journeys. Boarding was okay, never eat or drink on Eco airlines, food not good and expensive for what you get. But it is what it is, and for the price one can not really complain.

Excellent outbound flight to Arrecife on a new very clean Airbus with great flight crew. Flight was only delayed around 10-15 mins and boarding was very good. Comms from pilots and crew was very welcoming and excellent throughout flight.

I liked boarding the crew were excellent but the seats are too close together for such a long flight.

We waited about an hour outside the aerport building after boarding by the gate waiting to board the plane. the plane wasnt there yet.... It was freezing, 8 degree Celsius, barely chairs to sit, no staff to ask question, no screen with information.... The plane arrived, after about forty fives minutes wait there, and until it was emptied, passengers, suitcases.... only then we allowed on board. there was there babies, and older people, besides of the rest of the passengers. it took me over an hour to recover from the freeze. It was a disaster. I don't understand how the airport crew decided to do boarding by the gate forty five minutes before the plane landed. would love to hear a reply from you. i will send this message to PAPHOS INTL AIRPORT as well.

Smooth flight. Plane could have been cleaner, but passengers should dispose of their rubbish properly rather than leave to others to clean up after them.

I didn't eat any food so can't comment on that. The prices on the plane are extortionate (as are all prices on planes). Everything else was seemless and a great experience

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

I bought my flight, insurance etc early and paid over £200. But had i waited until closer the time the price was much cheaper, i appreciate that it could've been more expensive but it wasn't. A better discount for booking early would be better than your current one

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

I got denied boarding bevause they said they "ran out of seats on a plane"

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

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

Enjoyed our flight with Ryanair to Arrecife. Flight boarded pretty much on time, crew were welcoming and very good. Generally good for a frequent low cost flight, Seats could however have been more comfortable.

I wouldn't like to fly with them anymore, I don't like their service, you can hardly take carry-on luggage because they charge you for everything, you can't ask for a glass of water, and the flight attendant tells you that they don't have any, that you have to Paying 3 euros for a bottle of water horrible, I don't recommend it, and they don't have anything low cost, because the plane ticket may not be expensive but what they charge you later for the rest, the flight becomes more expensive, it's the only airline that I don't like it so far, and I traveled a lot.

Flight on time clean and good legroom, what more could you ask on a one hour flight

Lovely cabin crew. Prompt takeoff and early arrival in Pisa

There was a delay because they had to switch planes it wasn’t explained very well nor were there updates.

Flight was two hours delayed then instead of flying to Gatwick we got diverted to Southend airport! Then they cancelled our flight and we all got told we had to get off the plane and make our own way to wherever we had to go? EasyJet just abandoned us, no help and as a tourist not knowing even where I was? Disgusting behaviour from the company!!

I’ve always flew with Ryan, but never again I’ll always fly with easyJet

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

As always, Lufthansa checked my carry-on luggage, even though I was in front of the line. No other airline in the world does this. It's so annoying and unnecessary. There was enough space for it in the overhead bin. It's a TUMI Continental Carry-On. If you have the chance, rather fly easyJet or Condor on this route.

3 4 3 seats are cruel, the average person should be able to fit in the seats and this was not the case. I was at an angle for hours just to remain in my seat .

Someone sat in my seat and this made boarding protracted and unpleasant. The stewardesses kept saying, “it is important that everyone be seated — or we will be further delayed,” but for a long time they did not tell me where to sit. At the end of the flight a baby screamed loudly for several minutes and it took ninety minutes (!) to get through EU passport and customs. We had to stand the whole time in a an overheated room. The seat on the plane was narrow. These things are not all Lufthansa’s fault but they made for a somewhat unpleasant trip.

Everything about the flight was excellent except for the fact that we had to wait one hour on the tar app and then I had to race to catch my connecting flight with the next stop

The flight on time, flawless check in and boarding process, the crew was very friendly.

Generally OK. The very worst part was the food we were served (on a special diet) which the crew apologised for and said they took photos for there managers. This flight was using a code-share from Discovery Airways, so perhaps not Lufthansa's direct fault. The general food was far better but definitely not plentiful unlike some other airlines. Otherwise it was a nothing special experience unlike the superb time we had last year for a similar route on Cathay!

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

Boarding process non existent. No WiFi. No entertainment. Cramped old plane. Worst Kosher meal ever presented on a flight.

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

Great crew No entertainment as very short flight and not necessary so no problem I slept so don’t know if there was food or not but there normally is

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

Didn't enforce passengers to wear medical grade masks nor that they even properly wear their masks throughout the flight. So it was lots of people of unknown vaccination status all around me without masks on the whole flight.

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