Are most flights from Manchester long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, flights from Manchester are split across various haul lengths. Medium-haul flights typically account for 40% of the routes. Long-haul flights make up 34% of the options, while short-haul flights represent 26%. This indicates a diverse range of flight durations available from Manchester.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Manchester?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the cheapest places to fly from Manchester are found in Spain, Greece, and France. For instance, Almería in Spain typically has a median price of £26. Skiathos in Greece shows a median price of £44, and Bordeaux in France has a median price of £46. Other affordable options include Porto, Portugal, and Oslo, Norway, both with a median price of £74.

What month has the cheapest flights from Manchester?

Historically, April tends to be the cheapest month for flights from Manchester, with an average price of $493. This represents a significant saving of 39% compared to the annual median average price of $811. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $536. Travelers can often find more economical options during these months.

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MAN
Barcelona
Spain • 2026-10-06
84% AI deal score
£63
£15
One-way
MAN
Belfast
United Kingdom • 2026-09-21
76% AI deal score
£53
£15
One-way
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Cologne
Germany • 2026-10-06
81% AI deal score
£67
£15
One-way
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Alicante
Spain • 2026-09-29
86% AI deal score
£67
£15
One-way
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Katowice
Poland • 2026-10-13
84% AI deal score
£66
£16
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Milan
Italy • 2026-10-13
84% AI deal score
£76
£16
One-way
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Brussels
Belgium • 2026-09-24
80% AI deal score
£68
£16
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Turin
Italy • 2026-11-14
83% AI deal score
£65
£16
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Bratislava
Slovakia • 2026-10-03
85% AI deal score
£72
£16
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Ibiza
Spain • 2026-10-13
86% AI deal score
£73
£16
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Flights from Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester

The most frequently discounted destination from Manchester over the last 90 days is Bangkok, Thailand. Following closely in popularity are Madrid, Spain, and Belfast, United Kingdom. These destinations have appeared most often in recent flight deals from Manchester, indicating consistent opportunities for travelers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Manchester, right now you can find fares starting as low as £27 to Oslo, Norway. Similarly, flights to Paris, France, are available from £27, and you can also find fares to Alicante, Spain, starting at £27. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available from Manchester.

Manchester offers an extensive range of destinations, with recent fares covering 930 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, Spain accounts for the largest share of recent fares at 21%, followed by the United Kingdom at 10%, and Austria at 5%. This indicates a strong focus on European travel, with popular destinations like Alicante in Spain frequently featured.

When looking for direct flights from Manchester, approximately 18.6% of recent fares are non-stop. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes from Manchester involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journeys, as connecting flights are more common.

The flight distances from Manchester are quite varied. About 34% of routes are long-haul, representing long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up the largest segment at 40%, while short-haul routes account for 26% of the total. This mix provides options for various travel preferences, from quick regional trips to extensive intercontinental journeys.

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Ryanair

KLM

Jet2.com

Lufthansa

British Airways

Emirates Airlines

TAP Portugal

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - West Palm Beach

Manchester (MAN) - West Palm Beach (DJT)

Virgin Atlantic

£1,064

£541

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Paphos

Manchester (MAN) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£292

£82

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Mahé

Manchester (MAN) - Mahé (SEZ)

British Airways

£1,219

£696

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Heraklion

Manchester (MAN) - Heraklion (HER)

TUI Airways

£255

£80

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Sal

Manchester (MAN) - Sal (SID)

easyJet UK

£551

£224

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Cancún

Manchester (MAN) - Cancún (CUN)

TUI Airways

£717

£351

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Orlando

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£337

Tenerife

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

£41

Paphos

TOP

Cyprus • Dec 2026

from

£61

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Oct 2026

from

£315

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

£371

Beijing

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

£389

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-52%

MAN - Oakland

£1,043 → £506

-48%

MAN - West Palm Beach

£1,049 → £540

-42%

MAN - Balikpapan

£1,018 → £588

-56%

MAN - Cancún

£740 → £326

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Sun - Wed

The cheapest flights from Manchester start at $24 on Wed, based on 243,914 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$15 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Manchester are to destinations like France, Norway, and Spain.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Manchester.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks ahead of travel from Manchester is often ideal for better prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Oct

October tends to have lower prices for flights from Manchester.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante

Flights from Manchester to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante can be found for as low as 15 GBP.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is ideal for travelers seeking diverse routes from a major UK hub.

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

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Cheapest

Iceland • Mar 2027

94% AI deal score

$864

$474

Save $390

Icelandair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Mombasa

Kenya • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$10,820

$4,816

Save $6,004

British Airways, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Barcelona

Spain • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$570

$274

Save $296

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Amsterdam

Netherlands • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$812

$535

Save $277

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Athens

Greece • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$867

$548

Save $319

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Zanzibar

Tanzania • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,492

$2,386

Save $2,106

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Madrid

Spain • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$656

$430

Save $226

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Munich

Germany • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$687

$465

Save $222

Lufthansa

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Longyearbyen

Svalbard & Jan Mayen • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,610

$787

Save $1,823

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Chicago

United States • Dec 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,665

$1,347

Save $2,318

Icelandair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Portland

United States • Dec 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,231

$1,616

Save $2,615

Icelandair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, many destinations are available from Manchester for under £100. For example, flights to Almería, Spain, typically have a median price of £26. Other options include Skiathos, Greece, with a median price of £44, and Bordeaux, France, at a median price of £46. Over the trailing 90 days, several cities in Greece and Spain, as well as France, have shown median prices well below this threshold.

Across the trailing 90 days, you can typically fly to 930 unique cities from Manchester. These destinations span 114 different countries. Spain historically accounts for 21% of these destinations, while the United Kingdom represents 10%. Austria is another notable country, making up 5% of the available destinations.

In the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served destinations from Manchester include Bangkok, Thailand, and Madrid, Spain. Another popular route is to Belfast, United Kingdom. These cities represent some of the busiest routes for flights departing from Manchester.

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Flights from Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Ryanair

KLM

Jet2.com

Lufthansa

British Airways

Emirates Airlines

TAP Portugal

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - West Palm Beach

Manchester (MAN) - West Palm Beach (DJT)

Virgin Atlantic

£1,064

£541

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Paphos

Manchester (MAN) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£292

£82

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Mahé

Manchester (MAN) - Mahé (SEZ)

British Airways

£1,219

£696

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Heraklion

Manchester (MAN) - Heraklion (HER)

TUI Airways

£255

£80

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Sal

Manchester (MAN) - Sal (SID)

easyJet UK

£551

£224

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Cancún

Manchester (MAN) - Cancún (CUN)

TUI Airways

£717

£351

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Orlando

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£337

Tenerife

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

£41

Paphos

TOP

Cyprus • Dec 2026

from

£61

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Oct 2026

from

£315

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

£371

Beijing

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

£389

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-52%

MAN - Oakland

£1,043 → £506

-48%

MAN - West Palm Beach

£1,049 → £540

-42%

MAN - Balikpapan

£1,018 → £588

-56%

MAN - Cancún

£740 → £326

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Sun - Wed

The cheapest flights from Manchester start at $24 on Wed, based on 243,914 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$15 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Manchester are to destinations like France, Norway, and Spain.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Manchester.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks ahead of travel from Manchester is often ideal for better prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Oct

October tends to have lower prices for flights from Manchester.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante

Flights from Manchester to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante can be found for as low as 15 GBP.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is ideal for travelers seeking diverse routes from a major UK hub.

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

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Cheapest

Liverpool John Lennon is the closest alternative and a strong base for low-cost European flights.

United States • Dec 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,231

$1,616

Save $2,615

Icelandair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Manchester

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester

Flights from Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

Mon - Sun - Wed

From ~$15 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Oct

Watch fares to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante

Manchester main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Manchester

Best Elite deals from Manchester

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Booking Flights from Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Manchester for under 100 GBP?

How many destinations can I fly to from Manchester?

Where do most flights from Manchester go?

Are most flights from Manchester long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Manchester?

What month has the cheapest flights from Manchester?

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Flights from Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

Mon - Sun - Wed

From ~$15 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Oct

Watch fares to Oslo, Paris, or Alicante

Manchester main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Manchester

Best Elite deals from Manchester

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Booking Flights from Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Manchester for under 100 GBP?

How many destinations can I fly to from Manchester?

Where do most flights from Manchester go?

Are most flights from Manchester long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Manchester?

What month has the cheapest flights from Manchester?

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