186 € Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Manchester

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Flight deals from Istanbul to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 208 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Manchester

Istanbul to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

Istanbul to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found71 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week114

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Manchester is 186 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Manchester.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and RwandAir fly direct from Istanbul to Manchester.
As of April 2026, there are 114 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Manchester is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Manchester Airport on Sunday, 13 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • Manchester is three hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • You can choose from 37 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:25.

  • To ensure you get on your IST to MAN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Manchester (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IST and MAN:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Right now, 71 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 186 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to MAN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to MAN.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Manchester in January.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to explore Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to MAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.