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Cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Manchester

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration13 h and 30 mFlights between Bristol and Manchester take, on average, 13 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£144Cheapest price for a flight between Bristol and Manchester found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBristol AirportWhen flying from Bristol to Manchester

Destination airportManchester AirportFor the route from Bristol to Manchester

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Bristol to Manchester

One-way average Price£266The average price for a flight Bristol - Manchester at Opodo is £266, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Manchester when departing from Bristol

Distance: 140 mi

Bristol airports

Bristol Airport (BRS)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Find cheap flights from Bristol to Manchester

Only 141 miles separate Bristol and Manchester, yet direct flights are limited and many itineraries connect in Dublin. Cheap flights from Bristol to Manchester start from £144.

Departing from Bristol: airports and terminals

Flights to Manchester depart from Bristol Airport (BRS), which operates from a single terminal building with 16 gates. The airport is located approximately 8 miles south of the city centre. If you are travelling from the heart of Bristol, the Airport Flyer express bus service provides a frequent link, typically taking around 40 minutes to reach the terminal building.

Inside the terminal, you will find 24/7 services including free Wi-Fi, various shops, and food outlets to use before your Bristol to Manchester flights. For those driving, Bristol Airport parking options include long-stay and premier parking zones located within walking distance or a short shuttle ride from the check-in desks.

Arriving in Manchester: from the airport to the city

When you land at Manchester Airport (MAN), you will find two terminals, T2 and T3. The most efficient way to reach the city centre is the Manchester airport to city centre train, with Trans Pennine Express and Northern Rail services running every 10 minutes to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

Alternatively, the Metrolink tram network offers connections every 12 minutes to various districts across Greater Manchester. Local bus lines also operate 24 hours a day from the airport station. For a direct door-to-door service, private hire vehicles and taxis are available at designated pick-up points outside each terminal, typically reaching the centre in 30 minutes.

Things to do in Manchester

Manchester is a major cultural hub in the North of England, famous for its industrial history and world-class football. You can explore the Science and Industry Museum or take an Old Trafford stadium tour to see the home of Manchester United. The Northern Quarter is the place to go for independent shops and street art, while the Manchester Christmas markets are a major draw during the winter months.

Art enthusiasts should visit the Whitworth Art Gallery, and those looking for historic architecture can find it at Manchester Cathedral or the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library. For shopping and entertainment, the Arndale Centre and Media CityUK offer a wide range of activities just a short tram ride from the city centre.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bristol to Manchester

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Bristol to Manchester?

When you fly from Bristol to Manchester the average price is £266. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Bristol to Manchester at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bristol to Manchester is 144 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bristol to Manchester?

The most popular months to book a flight from Bristol to Manchester are January, November and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bristol to Manchester?

The best time of the year to go to Manchester when flying from Bristol depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Manchester from Bristol in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bristol - Manchester.

How long does the flight take to go from Bristol to Manchester?

The total flight time between Bristol and Manchester is of around 13 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 140.25 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Bristol and Manchester?

The main airport route flying between Bristol and Manchester is: Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport(MAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Bristol to Manchester?

Aer Lingus

Aurigny Air Services
Jet2

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