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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Manchester:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:37
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 23:22.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Manchester.

A direct flight from London to Manchester takes 1h 07m, covering 406 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from London to Manchester range from €115 to €161, with an average of €133 over the past 12 months. Anything below €115 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the €133 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €85 return via Alicante (ALC), compared with €132 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €31–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Manchester flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €96 to €302. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to Manchester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €243, which is 186% above the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from London to Manchester may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Manchester route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from London to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Belfast Intl (BFS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from London to Manchester. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €122 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €144, a difference of €22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London and Manchester.

Flying via Belfast City (BHD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 21m, compared to 3h 45m via Castletown Ronaldsway (IOM) and 4h 18m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester Arena, Manchester Conference Centre, and National Football Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is the only hotel on the airport grounds and you can reach it on foot. There is also Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport located within walking distance to the airport and Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport nearby with a free airport shuttle available.

Manchester Airport offers numerous family-friendly services, for example a fast track security for travellers with children in strollers. Breastfeeding mothers will find a breastfeeding facility in Terminal 1 and baby care rooms where they can feed or change the baby. It is also possible to warm up baby bottles at some cafes and even pre-order baby milk at Boots Pharmacy. For older kids the airport has a play area in Terminal 2.

If you wish to ship your luggage then it is an option at London Heathrow Airport via Excess Baggage Company that will take care of the shipping arrangements for you. You can set all the details up in advance and just drop your luggage off at the Excess Baggage office at the airport.

To get to London Southend Airport in a quick and easy manner, take a train which will transfer you from central London to the airport in about an hour. The journey will cost you about 15£ depending on your departure station.