What percentage of Manchester to Belfast flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.1% of flights from Manchester to Belfast were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Manchester to Belfast?

The typical direct flight time from Manchester to Belfast is approximately 1 hour, covering a distance of 295 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a median duration of 14 hours. This significant difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with connections.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Manchester to Belfast?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Manchester to Belfast are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers commonly find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a popular option for budget-conscious travelers.

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Manchester to Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Belfast

When considering cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast, you'll find that April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $47. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median of $54, and November, at $55. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Fares for the Manchester to Belfast route typically range from $150 to $456, with a median price of $277. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 37.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to factor in at least one stop when planning their journey.

A typical journey from Manchester to Belfast takes about 1h 0m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries include connections, a typical journey, including connections, can extend significantly, with connecting flights having a median duration of 41h 5m.

The distance between Manchester and Belfast is approximately 295 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Belfast

Regular price: £54 - £74

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Belfast is typically between 54 GBP and 74 GBP. The current lowest deal is 33 GBP, available on Kayak for travel from Sep 2 to Sep 6.

now £33

Low £54

High £74

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Belfast

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast Intl is November, with a median price of $52. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $318. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £52

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £318

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Belfast

easyJet UK

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£136

£65

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£136

£39

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£112

£54

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£106

£54

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£105

£33

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£102

£48

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Belfast

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

£104 → £33

69%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

£135 → £64

52%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

£111 → £54

51%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

£101 → £48

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester - Belfast route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Belfast have been near the typical level at $277.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast, with a median price of $52.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 0m

Direct flights to Belfast typically take 1h 0m, while connecting flights average 41h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

37.1% of flights are direct

About 37.1% of recent flights from Manchester to Belfast are direct, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK and Ryanair offer direct flights

easyJet UK and Ryanair have offered direct flights from Manchester to Belfast recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals on flights from Manchester to Belfast are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Belfast, offering good value.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Belfast main airports to arrive at

Belfast International (BFS)

Cheapest

Belfast International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Manchester to Belfast.

📍 ~20 km from Belfast city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a major international hub with a significantly larger route network than Belfast.

📍 ~140 km from Belfast (reachable by bus and rail, requires border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~£29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Belfast

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Manchester to Belfast is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $56. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $163, while booking 14-27 days out had a significantly higher average of $366. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance were also higher, averaging around $340.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Manchester to Belfast is considered to be $150 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $277, with 75% of prices being $456 or less.

Historically, the trailing 270 days show that April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast, with a median price of $47. May and November also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $54 and $55 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $277, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Manchester to Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Belfast

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Belfast

Regular price: £54 - £74

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Belfast is typically between 54 GBP and 74 GBP. The current lowest deal is 33 GBP, available on Kayak for travel from Sep 2 to Sep 6.

now £33

Low £54

High £74

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Belfast

November

Cheapest

Flights from £52

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £318

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Belfast

easyJet UK

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£136

£65

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£136

£39

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£112

£54

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£106

£54

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£105

£33

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

easyJet UK

£102

£48

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Belfast

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

£104 → £33

69%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

£135 → £64

52%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

£111 → £54

51%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

£101 → £48

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast