| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (BFS) RK5969, RK0192 24h 35min | Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (BFS) RK0191, RK5968 23h 35min |  Ryanair UK |  | £81 | ||
| Best option Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0809, FR0562 14h 15min | Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0553, FR0816 13h 15min |  Ryanair |  | £110 | ||
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1437, BA1380 04h 15min | Return 31/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1369, BA1464 05h 00min |  British Airways |  | £240 | ||
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 25/05/26 1 Stopover (ORK) FR3732, FR0768 21h 55min | Return 07/06/26 1 Stopover (BFS) RK0193, RK5968 22h 50min | Ryanair |  | ? | £90 | |
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 06/07/26 1 Stopover (BFS) RK5969, RK0192 24h 35min | Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (BFS) RK0191, RK5968 23h 35min | Ryanair UK | | ? | £91 | |
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, LHR) FR0809, BA0833, BA1378 13h 40min | Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI3323, FR0808 05h 25min | Ryanair, British Airways | | £221 | ||
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1437, BA1380 04h 15min | Return 31/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1369, BA1464 05h 00min | British Airways | | £253 | ||
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 25/05/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI3259, EI0202 11h 10min | Return 07/06/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0209, EI3258 05h 25min |  Aer Lingus Irish Airlines |  | £302 | ||
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1467, BA1370 11h 20min | Return 31/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1381, BA1448 06h 20min | British Airways |  | ? | £305 | |
| Edinburgh Manchester | Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1449, BA1378 06h 20min | Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (BHD) EI3613, EI3656 03h 55min | British Airways | | £307 |
Airline
- British Airways
- Ryanair
- Ryanair UK
- Aer Lingus Irish Airlines
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Manchester
Favourite airline: British Airways
95 % of flights booked on the route from Edinburgh to Manchester are booked with British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM.
British Airways
53 %
Aer Lingus
38 %
KLM
4 %
Cheapest weekday: Wednesday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are 33 % cheaper on Wednesday.
Favourite connection: via London Heathrow
Stopover flights on this route are especially popular via London Heathrow, making up 53 % of bookings.
Route
bookings
1 stopover London Heathrow
13h 45min, from £ 200
53 %
1 stopover Belfast City
11h 25min, from £ 232
40 %
1 stopover Dublin
11h 15min, from £ 276
5 %
Useful information about the flight from Edinburgh to Manchester
Fun city that is full of life
Manchester is one of the largest and busiest cities in the Uk. Home to a diverse population and many cultures, there is no shortage of friendly people and lively things to see and do. This is the ideal place to go for a city break.
Manchester annual events
Although any time during the year is a great time to travel to Manchester as there are lots of things to see and do any time, there are some key events during the year that may be of interest to you. There is a superb Jazz festival where you can enjoy a wide range of musical delights towards the end of July. If you are a fan of great literature then you may be interested to join in on the Book Festival in September. For food and drink lovers there is a food and drink festival in September too. The Chinese New Year celebrations are a great thing to be involved in during January and February.
Manchester - before you go
If you are familiar with the general cost of living in London, you will find that prices are mostly lower in Manchester. Pricing is in line with that of the rest of the UK, so you can plan your finances for your trip quite easily.
Some local Manchester facts
If you are looking to travel to Manchester city centre from the airport, you have a number of options. The airport railway will take you there for just over £4 and you will be there in 15 minutes. There is the Metro link bus which takes a little longer and costs around the same and taxis will be considerably more pricey.
Accommodation can be obtained for as little as £15 if you are willing to use shared accommodation. If you would prefer a real hotel room, prices start from around £60 and rise up for more premium rooms in more central locations.
A good way to get around is the MetroShuttle which is a free service that runs 3 routes to many of the most popular central locations in Manchester. You can also get a tram day ticket for £5 which is another economical way to get out and about in the city. Taxis are quite expensive and should only be used when needed.
Important flight information
Flight information: Edinburgh - Manchester
| Outbound and return from | £ 80,99 |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 01:10 |
| Return flight duration | min. 01:05 |
| Distance | 298 km |
| Flights per week | 24 |
| Departure airport | Airport Edinburgh (EDI) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Manchester (MAN) |
| Destination country | Flights to United Kingdom |
Alternative routes to United Kingdom
- Flight Edinburgh - Birmingham from £ 62
- Flight Edinburgh - Bristol from £ 57
- Flight Edinburgh - London Heathrow from £ 100
- Flight Edinburgh - Southampton from £ 161
- Flight Edinburgh - London from £ 30
- Flight Edinburgh - Newquay from £ 86
- Flight Edinburgh - London City from £ 162
- Flight Edinburgh - London Gatwick from £ 49
- Flight Edinburgh - London Luton from £ 73
- Flight Edinburgh - London Stansted from £ 30
Alternative flights to Manchester
- Flight London Heathrow - Manchester from £ 95
- Flight London Stansted - Manchester from £ 91
- Flight Glasgow - Manchester from £ 86
- Flight Aberdeen - Manchester from £ 99
- Flight Belfast - Manchester from £ 25
- Flight Inverness - Manchester from £ 169
- Flight Newquay - Manchester from £ 125
- Flight London - Manchester from £ 91
- Flight London Luton - Manchester from £ 108
- Flight Belfast City - Manchester from £ 52
Popular destinations for onward travel
- Flight Manchester - Vienna from £ 115
- Flight Manchester - Singapore from £ 473
- Flight Manchester - Dublin from £ 29
- Flight Manchester - Cork from £ 39
- Flight Manchester - Goa from £ 486
- Flight Manchester - Mumbai from £ 402
- Flight Manchester - Delhi from £ 481
- Flight Manchester - Faro from £ 56
- Flight Manchester - Dubai from £ 239
- Flight Manchester - Budapest from £ 55
Flight destinations with a similar price
- Flight Edinburgh - Birmingham from £ 62
- Flight Edinburgh - Bristol from £ 57
- Flight Edinburgh - London Heathrow from £ 100
- Flight Edinburgh - Cork from £ 72
- Flight Edinburgh - Newquay from £ 86
- Flight Edinburgh - Paris from £ 90
- Flight Edinburgh - Berlin from £ 52
- Flight Edinburgh - Faro from £ 76
- Flight Edinburgh - Geneva from £ 57
- Flight Edinburgh - Malaga from £ 73