Cheap flights from Manchester (MAN)

The UK's largest airport outside London with a global network

Manchester Airport lies at Ringway, about 14 km south of Manchester city centre, and is the UK's largest airport outside London. Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, easyJet, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic all operate significant programmes, and long-haul carriers including Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways link the city to every major hub.

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Airlines flying from Manchester (MAN)

Major carriers: Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which long-haul airlines fly from Manchester?
Emirates flies daily Dubai services, joined by Etihad to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways to Doha, Singapore Airlines to Singapore and Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong. Virgin Atlantic, TUI, Air Transat and several US carriers cover North America and the Caribbean. Flightmussy ranks all direct and one-stop long-haul fares in a single free search.
How far is Manchester Airport from the city centre?
MAN is about 14 km south of Manchester city centre, near Ringway. Trains from Manchester Piccadilly take 20 minutes, the Metrolink tram runs in about 60 minutes, and taxis take 25-35 minutes outside peak hours via the M56. The on-site rail station has direct services from across the North.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester?
Late January, February and early November are usually cheapest out of MAN. Greater Manchester school holidays, the May spring bank and summer push prices up sharply. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week per route automatically, free and with no account, so you can shift dates and save.
Are there direct flights from Manchester to Singapore?
Yes, Singapore Airlines operates a daily Manchester to Singapore service, with onward connections across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Flightmussy compares this direct flight against one-stop options through Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt and Amsterdam so you can choose the best balance of price and travel time.

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