Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Belfast and Manchester are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from BHD to MAN start at 06:35 — the earliest with Aer Lingus. The last departure is at 20:45 with easyJet. In total, there are 40 weekly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BHD to MAN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Manchester (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Aer Lingus. This popular airline has direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Aer Lingus on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers BHD to MAN flights is Aer Lingus. Its services arrive without delay 67.8% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BHD and MAN include:
Isle of Man Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport flight is 17 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 38 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHD to MAN, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHD to MAN.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of the departures from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% touch down on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BHD:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Reserve a hotel near MAN if you have a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Manchester in January.
When reserving your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHD to MAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Manchester, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.