What percentage of Manchester to Belfast flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.1% of flights from Manchester to Belfast have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. This means that a significant portion of available flights on this route include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Manchester to Belfast?

The typical direct flight time from Manchester to Belfast is approximately 1 hour 0 minutes, covering a distance of 295 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, usually around 14 hours 0 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Manchester to Belfast have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Manchester to Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Belfast

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $47. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $54, and November, with a median fare of $55. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Manchester to Belfast 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. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Manchester to Belfast, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 37.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Manchester to Belfast takes approximately 1h 0m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 0m. However, connecting itineraries can extend significantly, with a median connecting journey time of 41h 5m.

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

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Belfast

Regular price: £64 - £89

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Belfast is 64 GBP to 89 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 21 to Sep 26.

now £30

Low £64

High £89

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Belfast

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast 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

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£75

£30

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£73

£30

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£101

£31

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£102

£33

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£101

£33

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£102

£35

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

£99 → £30

70%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

£94 → £30

68%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£93 → £30

68%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

£94 → £30

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester - Belfast route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Manchester to Belfast are near the typical level of $277.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, April ($47), May ($54), and November ($55) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 37.1% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered 2 direct deals recently for flights from Manchester to Belfast.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport (MAN) is a convenient departure point for flights to Belfast.

📍 ~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 offering a significantly larger route network than Belfast.

📍 ~135 km from Belfast (reachable by bus and rail). Requires crossing the border into the Republic of Ireland.

💸 Flights from ~£27

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Nov 01

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Nov 01

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KLM

Business Class

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Nov 02

Belfast, United Kingdom

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$2,568

$1,446

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KLM

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Oct 22

Belfast, United Kingdom

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$2,430

$1,466

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KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 21

Belfast, United Kingdom

72% AI deal score

$2,374

$1,466

Save $908

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 23

Belfast, United Kingdom

72% AI deal score

$2,316

$1,466

Save $850

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 07

Belfast, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$2,389

$1,662

Save $727

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 22

Belfast, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$2,614

$1,858

Save $756

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 12

Belfast, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,621

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Dec 12

Belfast, United Kingdom

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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$2,895

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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$2,913

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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 for a flight has been observed to be around $56. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $163. Prices tend to be significantly higher when booking further out, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $366.

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 lower 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has historically been around $277, while prices in the higher range can reach up to $456 or more.

Historically, April has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Belfast, with a median price of $47. May and November also typically offer good value, with median prices of $54 and $55 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $277, indicating that these months represent 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: £64 - £89

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Belfast is 64 GBP to 89 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 21 to Sep 26.

now £30

Low £64

High £89

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

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£75

£30

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£73

£30

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£101

£31

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

Ryanair

£102

£33

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£101

£33

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Belfast

Manchester (MAN) - Belfast (BFS)

£102

£35

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

£99 → £30

70%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

£94 → £30

68%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£93 → £30

68%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

£94 → £30

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester - Belfast route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Manchester to Belfast are near the typical level of $277.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, April ($47), May ($54), and November ($55) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 37.1% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered 2 direct deals recently for flights from Manchester to Belfast.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport (MAN) is a convenient departure point for flights to Belfast.

📍 ~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 offering a significantly larger route network than Belfast.

Belfast, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,621

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 12

Belfast, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,621

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 23

Belfast, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,895

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 08

Belfast, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,913

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Belfast

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Belfast

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester to Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Belfast

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Belfast

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Direct flights from Manchester to Belfast

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester - Belfast route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are common

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Manchester main airports to depart from

Belfast main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Belfast

Best Elite deals to Belfast

Nov 01

Nov 01

Nov 02

Oct 22

Oct 21

Oct 23

Oct 07

Sep 22

Dec 12

Dec 12

Sep 23

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Belfast

When is the best time to book flights from Manchester to Belfast?

How do I know if a Manchester to Belfast flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast?

What percentage of Manchester to Belfast flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Manchester to Belfast?

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

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Belfast from other cities

Manchester to Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Belfast

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Belfast

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Direct flights from Manchester to Belfast

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Belfast

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Belfast

Manchester - Belfast route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are common

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Manchester main airports to depart from

Belfast main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Belfast

Best Elite deals to Belfast

Nov 01

Nov 01

Nov 02

Oct 22

Oct 21

Oct 23

Oct 07

Sep 22

Dec 12

Dec 12

Sep 23

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Belfast

When is the best time to book flights from Manchester to Belfast?

How do I know if a Manchester to Belfast flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast?