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If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. 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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Airlines that fly from London to Manchester
Distance: 163 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles
Manchester airports
Manchester International (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 miles

Flights departing from London

London is home to five international airports, these being: Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton and Stansted. Heathrow Airport is the biggest and busiest, and is closely followed by Gatwick. Heathrow has five terminals and Gatwick has two. London City Airport is the closest airport to Central London, a mere 10km away from the centre. Luton and Stansted airports are located the furthest from the city centre, at approximately 53km and 64km, respectively. Getting flights from London to Manchester from any of these five stellar airports will set off your journey to Manchester. While waiting for your flight to Manchester, relax in style at the airport lounges.

Getting to London airport

Heathrow Airport is located in the borough of Hillingdon at approximately 22km from the city centre, and you can get there from the city centre using different modes of transport. You can get the Heathrow Express from Paddington station in the city centre. It comes at intervals of 15 minutes, so you don't have to worry about not catching the express at any given moment. If you are in a hurry to get London Manchester flights, the Heathrow Express will set your worries aside; it is fast and efficient and by far the most convenient method of transport. You can also get coaches using the National Express coaches located at Victoria Coach Station.

Arriving to Manchester

We all know that Manchester City is the ultimate dream city for the die-hard football fan, but it offers so much more. For a dose of neo-gothic architectural style, check out Manchester Town Hall which juts out majestically in medieval architectural finesse. Mingle with the locals and be completely engulfed by the camaraderie that comes with the legend of The Hard Rock Café. Rock legends such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Elvis Presley have eternally stamped their presence by leaving mementos on the walls of this extraordinary café. Be merry and have big hearty meals at the café. Skate away in sheer abandon at the Chill Factore indoor slopes.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Manchester from London land at Manchester Airport. It is located in Ringway Manchester England. Manchester Airport has three terminals and is approximately 14km from the city centre. Transport options are a dime a dozen. You can book in advance for the taxi private line, which is perfect for larger families as it carries up to eight passengers. Black cabs, on the other hand, require no booking and can be found at the airport terminals. Alternatively, if you prefer to be in a spacious vehicle you could take a bus - these operate 24 hours. If you fancy taking a ride on a train instead, go to The Station to catch your ride.

Flight route information

Make sure you go to Manchester with a big appetite for sports, music and art!

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Manchester

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Manchester?
When you fly from London to Manchester the average price is £108. 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 London to Manchester at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Manchester is 45 £. 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 London to Manchester?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Manchester are September, May and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Manchester?
The best time of the year to go to Manchester when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Manchester from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, March and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Manchester.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Manchester?
The total flight time between London and Manchester is of around 1 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 162.79 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 London and Manchester?
The main airport route flying between London and Manchester is: Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport(MAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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