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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Brussels
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Paris
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£63
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Poland • 2026-11-07
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Oslo
Norway • 2026-10-14
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£66
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Belfast
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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, Madrid, Spain, and Belfast, United Kingdom, are also among the destinations that appear most often in recent flight deals from Manchester. These routes indicate popular choices for travelers departing from Manchester.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Manchester, right now the cheapest fares start at £26 to Dublin, Ireland. You can also find flights to Brussels, Belgium, for £28, and to Copenhagen, Denmark, for £28. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available for roundtrip travel from Manchester.

Manchester offers access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 930 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, Spain accounts for 21% of recent fares, making it the most prominent country for travelers from Manchester. The United Kingdom follows with 10% of recent fares, and Austria represents 5%. This indicates a strong focus on European travel, with popular destinations such as Madrid in Spain.

When considering direct flights from Manchester, 18.6% of recent fares are non-stop. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes from Manchester involve connecting flights. Travelers should factor this into their planning, especially for international trips.

The flight distances from Manchester show a varied distribution. About 34% of routes are long-haul, indicating a substantial number of long-distance international trips available. Medium-haul flights make up 40% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 26%. This balance provides options for both nearby and distant travel.

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Ryanair

KLM

British Airways

Jet2.com

easyJet

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Funchal

Manchester (MAN) - Funchal (FNC)

Ryanair

£248

£63

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Naples

Manchester (MAN) - Naples (NAP)

Ryanair

£212

£42

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Athens

Manchester (MAN) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£217

£120

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Ibiza

Manchester (MAN) - Ibiza (IBZ)

Ryanair

£146

£29

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Istanbul

Manchester (MAN) - Istanbul (SAW)

easyJet UK

£280

£124

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Dublin

Manchester (MAN) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£158

£26

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Dec 2026

from

£531

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • Jan 2027

from

£532

Tenerife

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

£34

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Nov 2026

from

£249

Lahore

TOP

Pakistan • Jan 2027

from

£392

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Nov 2026

from

£396

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-45%

MAN - Lahore

£676 → £372

-56%

MAN - Doha

£464 → £206

-34%

MAN - Phuket City

£621 → £407

-44%

MAN - Karachi

£451 → £251

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Mon - Sun

Flights from Manchester are cheapest on Tuesday, Monday, and Sunday, with fares from $19.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to Italy and Ireland.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, TUI Airways, Jet2.com

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

⏱️ Best time to book

0-8 weeks in advance

Booking 0-8 weeks in advance offers the best flight prices from Manchester.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Oct

Flights from Manchester tend to be lower priced in Oct.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dublin

Flights from Manchester to Dublin are as low as 13 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 airport to Manchester, offering strong low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~43 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£26

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Amsterdam

Netherlands • Dec 2026

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$522

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From MAN

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Athens

Greece • Dec 2026

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$848

$538

Save $310

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From MAN

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Funchal

Portugal • Dec 2026

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$3,453

$826

Save $2,627

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From MAN

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Zanzibar

Tanzania • Nov 2026

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$4,326

$2,338

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Reykjavik

Iceland • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$795

$513

Save $282

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From MAN

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Denver

United States • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,462

$2,308

Save $1,154

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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

British Airways

Jet2.com

easyJet

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Funchal

Manchester (MAN) - Funchal (FNC)

Ryanair

£248

£63

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Naples

Manchester (MAN) - Naples (NAP)

Ryanair

£212

£42

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Athens

Manchester (MAN) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£217

£120

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Ibiza

Manchester (MAN) - Ibiza (IBZ)

Ryanair

£146

£29

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Istanbul

Manchester (MAN) - Istanbul (SAW)

easyJet UK

£280

£124

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Dublin

Manchester (MAN) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£158

£26

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Dec 2026

from

£531

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • Jan 2027

from

£532

Tenerife

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

£34

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Nov 2026

from

£249

Lahore

TOP

Pakistan • Jan 2027

from

£392

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Nov 2026

from

£396

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-45%

MAN - Lahore

£676 → £372

-56%

MAN - Doha

£464 → £206

-34%

MAN - Phuket City

£621 → £407

-44%

MAN - Karachi

£451 → £251

Popular Airports from Manchester

Manchester airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Mon - Sun

Flights from Manchester are cheapest on Tuesday, Monday, and Sunday, with fares from $19.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to Italy and Ireland.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, TUI Airways, Jet2.com

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

⏱️ Best time to book

0-8 weeks in advance

Booking 0-8 weeks in advance offers the best flight prices from Manchester.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Oct

Flights from Manchester tend to be lower priced in Oct.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dublin

Flights from Manchester to Dublin are as low as 13 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 airport to Manchester, offering strong low-cost carrier options.

United States • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,462

$2,308

Save $1,154

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

Tue - Mon - Sun

From ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, TUI Airways, Jet2.com

0-8 weeks in advance

Oct

Watch fares to Dublin

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

Tue - Mon - Sun

From ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, TUI Airways, Jet2.com

0-8 weeks in advance

Oct

Watch fares to Dublin

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?

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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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