Favourite airline: Virgin Atlantic

20 % of flights on the route London Heathrow – Manchester are booked with Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic

20 %

Aer Lingus

17 %

British Airways

14 %

Tip: book 3 months before departure

If booked 3 months before travel, flights cost only £76.00.

Direct flights are the cheapest connection

Flights with a stopover are on average £55.00 more expensive than direct flights.

non stop flight

1 stop

01h 05min

10h 30min

£78

£133

Favourite connection: via Edinburgh

Stopover flights on this route are especially popular via Edinburgh, making up 19 % of bookings.

Route

bookings

1 stopover Edinburgh

10h 30min, from £133

19 %

1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol

11h 55min, from £161

17 %

Direct flights

01h 05min, from £78

14 %

Return from £78.00

Flights on this route with a departure on 13/08/20 and return flight on 31/08/20 currently cost £78.00.

£78

Cheap
£78

Expensive
£154

Manchester - vibrant city of culture

Also known as England's 'Capital of the North', Manchester is a city with plenty to offer. Boasting a wealth of buildings of architectural interest, museums, art galleries and leisure facilities, there's always something to do here.

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Best Manchester holidays and festivals

Throughout the year Manchester hosts a variety of annual events. One of the newest is the Beer and Cider Festival, which takes place at the end of January. Being home to the third largest Chinatown in Europe, Manchester hosts a grand celebration to welcome in the Chinese New Year. One of the longest running festivals is the popular Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival. This takes place in spring of each year. Attracting visitors and locals alike, is Manchester Day, which is a celebration of the good things about the city. The highlight of the day is the mile-long parade through the city. Tourist information is available from the Manchester Visitor Information Centre, which is located at Piccadilly Plaza.

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Useful information before you travel - cost of living in Manchester

When comparing grocery shopping, clothing and eating out, the cost of living in Manchester is generally lower than in London. Manchester is significantly cheaper than London for things like leisure, and rental accommodation.

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Manchester local information - accommodation and transport

Manchester Airport is accessible by car, taxi, train and coach. Trains operate approximately every 10 minutes from Manchester Airport Station to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and costs around £4.50. Alternatively, travellers can take the Metrolink, which also operates from 'The Station'. Trams run every 12 minutes, and cost around £5 for a day ticket. For those that prefer to catch a black taxi cab, there is a rank situated outside each terminal. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and costs around £20. Taxis in Manchester tend to be cheaper than in London. The Metroshuttle is a free bus service that links rail stations and shopping centres in the city. Stagecoach single fares cost from £1 to £3.10 depending on journey; alternatively, the Stagecoach 'Dayrider' is available for about £4.10. A cheap hostel room in Manchester costs from roughly £12 per person, per night. 3 star hotel accommodation is available from around £60 for a double.

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IDEALO: 168 Flight Offers from £47

Outbound flight: 28/05/20

06:45 LHR

07:50 MAN

London Heathrow

Manchester

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