Our cheapest offers for flights from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you can compare cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Manchester. Prices and availability may change at any time.
Flight schedule from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN)
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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.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The route from Edinburgh to Manchester is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 5 hours 20 minutes, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.
No, there are currently no direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester. However, you can reach Manchester with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.
Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Aer Lingus (via Belfast City), KLM (via Amsterdam) and British Airways (via London Heathrow). When comparing options, look beyond the price and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.
