Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Belfast and Manchester are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 151 Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 06:00 Ryanair UK flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:45 with easyJet.
Your BFS to MAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair UK is your gateway to exploring Manchester (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair UK.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BFS and MAN include:
Isle of Man Airport
Geneve Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is $25. A return plane ticket is currently $60. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from BFS to MAN, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from BFS to MAN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 2 hours.
Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BFS:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Book a hotel close to MAN if you're catching a late Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Manchester. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFS to MAN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No trip is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.