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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Paris
France • 2026-09-16
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£66
£15
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Belfast
United Kingdom • 2026-09-09
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£62
£15
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Warsaw
Poland • 2026-11-20
83% AI deal score
£60
£15
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Barcelona
Spain • 2026-10-04
84% AI deal score
£61
£15
One-way
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Oslo
Norway • 2026-10-14
82% AI deal score
£60
£15
One-way
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Nantes
France • 2026-09-30
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£63
£16
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Milan
Italy • 2026-10-06
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£76
£16
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Santander
Spain • 2026-10-11
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£58
£16
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Eindhoven
Netherlands • 2026-10-05
79% AI deal score
£64
£16
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Cologne
Germany • 2026-09-30
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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 terms of frequent appearance in recent fares are Madrid, Spain, and Belfast, United Kingdom. These destinations represent some of the most consistently available flight deals from Manchester, indicating regular opportunities for travel to these cities.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Manchester, the lowest fares right now start at just £26 to Dublin, Ireland. You can also find economical options to Cork, Ireland, with prices beginning at £27. Another affordable destination is Oslo, Norway, where flights are available from £28. These prices reflect some of the most competitive roundtrip fares currently available.

Travelers from Manchester have access to a vast network of destinations, with recent fares covering 930 unique cities over the last 90 days. The distribution of these fares shows a strong focus on European travel, with Spain accounting for 21% of recent fares. The United Kingdom is also a significant destination, making up 10% of recent fares, followed by Austria at 5%. This indicates a wide range of options across various countries.

When flying from Manchester, 18.6% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that while non-stop options are available, a majority of routes from Manchester involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journeys, as connecting flights are more common for many destinations.

The flight distances from Manchester are quite varied. Approximately 34% of routes are long-haul international trips, indicating a substantial number of distant destinations. Medium-haul flights make up the largest share at 40%, covering a moderate distance. Short-haul flights account for 26% of the routes, offering many closer travel options.

Most popular airlines from Manchester

Ryanair

Jet2.com

easyJet

KLM

British Airways

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Paphos

Manchester (MAN) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£278

£80

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Mahé

Manchester (MAN) - Mahé (SEZ)

Etihad Airways

£1,113

£668

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Kos

Manchester (MAN) - Kos (KGS)

easyJet UK

£254

£67

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Cancún

Manchester (MAN) - Cancún (CUN)

TUI Airways

£755

£350

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Melbourne

Manchester (MAN) - Melbourne (MLB)

TUI Airways

£608

£354

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Ontario

Manchester (MAN) - Ontario (ONT)

United Airlines

£876

£577

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£236

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Dec 2026

from

£304

Seattle

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£382

New York

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

£307

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£331

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Dec 2026

from

£391

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-42%

MAN - Mahé

£1,133 → £659

-32%

MAN - Tokushima

£1,291 → £879

-54%

MAN - Cancún

£738 → £341

-44%

MAN - Ontario

£895 → £505

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 ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Ireland and Norway.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, 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 Dublin

Flights from Manchester to Dublin are currently available from £13.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~£26

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From MAN

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Barcelona

Spain • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$568

$274

Save $294

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Madrid

Spain • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$669

$415

Save $254

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Munich

Germany • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$748

$467

Save $281

Lufthansa

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Amsterdam

Netherlands • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$804

$535

Save $269

KLM

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Athens

Greece • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$878

$550

Save $328

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Funchal

Portugal • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,596

$863

Save $2,733

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Copenhagen

Denmark • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$1,189

$588

Save $601

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Chicago

United States • Dec 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,721

$1,346

Save $2,375

Icelandair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Portland

United States • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,213

$1,615

Save $2,598

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

Jet2.com

easyJet

KLM

British Airways

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Manchester soon

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Paphos

Manchester (MAN) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£278

£80

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Mahé

Manchester (MAN) - Mahé (SEZ)

Etihad Airways

£1,113

£668

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Kos

Manchester (MAN) - Kos (KGS)

easyJet UK

£254

£67

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Cancún

Manchester (MAN) - Cancún (CUN)

TUI Airways

£755

£350

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Melbourne

Manchester (MAN) - Melbourne (MLB)

TUI Airways

£608

£354

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Ontario

Manchester (MAN) - Ontario (ONT)

United Airlines

£876

£577

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Manchester

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£236

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Dec 2026

from

£304

Seattle

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

£382

New York

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

£307

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£331

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Dec 2026

from

£391

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Manchester

-42%

MAN - Mahé

£1,133 → £659

-32%

MAN - Tokushima

£1,291 → £879

-54%

MAN - Cancún

£738 → £341

-44%

MAN - Ontario

£895 → £505

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 ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Ireland and Norway.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, 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 Dublin

Flights from Manchester to Dublin are currently available from £13.

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 • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,213

$1,615

Save $2,598

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 ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines

2-8 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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Munich

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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 ~$13 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines

2-8 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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Reykjavik

Mombasa

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Madrid

Munich

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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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