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Belfast Manchester

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Sat, 23 Dec BFS - MAN

Mon, 25 Dec MAN - BFS

£98 £92

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Belfast Manchester

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Tue, 02 Jan BFS - MAN

£10 £9

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Belfast Manchester

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Fri, 08 Dec BFS - MAN

Sat, 09 Dec MAN - BFS

£27

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Belfast Manchester

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Sat, 02 Dec BFS - MAN

Sun, 03 Dec MAN - BFS

£44 £43

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Belfast Manchester

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Sat, 16 Dec BFS - MAN

Sat, 16 Dec MAN - BFS

£38 £36

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Belfast Manchester

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Tue, 19 Dec BFS - MAN

Thu, 21 Dec MAN - BFS

£30 £28

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Flight Time	1 h and 1 m	Flights from Belfast and Manchester last around 1 h and 1 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight	£9	The cheapest price available for flights from Belfast to Manchester that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure	Belfast International	You will depart from Belfast International when flying from Belfast to Manchester
Airport of Arrival	Manchester International	Outbound flights from Belfast to Manchester arrive at Manchester International

Route information

Discover the most useful information about Belfast and Manchester to organise your travel.

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train

Local, one-way ticket

20%

Trains in Manchester are 20% cheaper than in Belfast.

Belfast

£2.55

Manchester

£2

Meal

Mid-priced restaurant

20%

A meal in Manchester is 20% cheaper than a meal in Belfast.

Belfast

£18

Manchester

£15

Taxi

Standard daytime start rate

17%

A taxi fare in Manchester is 17% cheaper than in Belfast.

Belfast

£3.9

Manchester

£3.25

Coffee

Regular cappuccino

Coffee is 2% more expensive in Manchester than in Belfast.

Belfast

£3.26

Manchester

£3.34

Belfast airports

( Belfast City Apt (BHD)

How far from city centre: 2 miles
( Belfast International (BFS)

How far from city centre: 12 miles

Manchester airports

( Manchester International (MAN)

How far from city centre: 9 miles
( Birmingham Intl (BHX)

How far from city centre: 74 miles
( Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

How far from city centre: 27 miles

K Distance: 168 miles

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Useful information for the flight from Belfast to Manchester

How long is the Belfast flight to Manchester?

The flight duration is one hour from Northern Ireland to Manchester.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

Arriving two hours beforehand is recommended for domestic flights from Belfast.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Manchester?

Manchester is associated with a rapidly changing weather pattern, so take a waterproof and an umbrella with you.

Which airlines fly from Belfast to Manchester?

Plenty of airlines provide cheap airfares between Belfast and Manchester. The airline names include:

British Airways, the national flag air operator.
BMI Regional, based in Derbyshire.
Easyjet, a low-cost airline.
Flybe, an airline that operates over 200 routes across Europe.
Ryanair, a budget air operator with headquarters in Dublin.

How to find cheap flights from Belfast to Manchester

For the lowest internet prices and to figure out the cheapest time to go, use the powerful search engine that eDreams provides to find the right domestic flights. We display your searches with the most economical fares and flight combinations to help you to find low-cost tickets. All you have to do is select a one-way flight path or a return trip and the number of passengers travelling. Once the cheap flights are displayed, you can filter them to provide you with some refined results. For example, you might like to choose only one of the two departure airports in Belfast; just select the airport names you want. Alternatively, you might like to remove a certain airline from the results. If wanted, you can also choose to look for direct flights only – all with a click of your mouse! Booking shorter trips or longer holidays has never been so easy and you will be arriving at departures in no time thanks to these great deals!

When is the best time to fly from Belfast to Manchester?

In October, the city of Manchester holds an annual Literature Festival that features some well-known writers, poets and performers from all over the country at a series of literary events.

In August, Manchester is the host of a well-respected jazz festival. Musicians are drawn from all over the globe, with many famous acts playing sets in a number of venues in the city centre.

Airports in Belfast

Useful information about George Best Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport is located close to the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

By train – walking distance from Sydenham railway station – seven minutes, £3.
By taxi – 10 to 15 minutes, £10 to £12.
By bus – Belfast City Airlink service, route 600. Runs every half an hour, £2.50.

Services: open 24/7, four hours of free Wi-Fi access, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking areas, numerous bars, coffee shops and food outlets.

Useful information about Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is located about 15 miles to the west of the city, close to the shores of Lough Neagh.

How to get to the airport:

By bus – 300 route, seven days a week, four services per hour at peak times, £8.
By cab – 30 minutes, £32.

Services: open 24 hours, two hours of Wi-Fi access provided without charge, designated smoking outside and by Lagan Bar, lots of food and drink outlets plus shopping.

Airports in Manchester

Useful information about Manchester International Airport

How to get to the city from the airport:

By rail – Trains run to Manchester Piccadilly, 20 minutes, £4.
By tram – Metrolink runs every 12 minutes, connecting to Manchester Victoria, 30 minutes, £5.
By taxi – 20 minutes, about £20.

Services: open 24/7, half an hour of free Wi-Fi, smoking zones outside only, restaurants and shops open daily.

What to do and visit in Manchester

There are many reasons why Manchester is a great option for city breaks.

Treetop Manchester – this outdoor adventure land is great fun for young and old, and is situated in Heaton Park. You climb through the canopy of the park's trees, with instruction on how to do so safely.
Clue HQ – this escape-room experience is great for an activity you can take part in with friends on a rainy day.
MSI – this museum is dedicated to science and industry, providing fascinating insights into Manchester's heritage as an industrial powerhouse.
The Peak District - to the east and south-east of Manchester lies one of England's best national parks. Go for a walk and admire the famed limestone valleys and visit some of the charming little villages, such as Edale.
The Police Museum - this lesser-known museum shows the history of the city's crime - and the police force's efforts to stop it. It is located in a former police station and still has its authentic cells.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Belfast to Manchester

How is COVID-19 currently affecting flights from Belfast to Manchester?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United Kingdom. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from Belfast to Manchester at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £9 for the route Belfast - Manchester. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Manchester more expensive than Belfast to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Manchester costs an average of 3.25 GBP pounds, 17% cheaper than Belfast, with a fare of 3.90 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 22% less in Manchester: 2.00 GBP pounds against 2.55 GBP pounds in Belfast. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.00 GBP euros in Manchester, 17% less than the 18.00 GBP euros in Belfast. The price of a coffee is approximately 2% more expensive in Manchester, with an average of 3.34 GBP euros, while in Belfast the coffee costs 3.26 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from Belfast to Manchester?

The most popular months to book from Belfast to Manchester are May, June and January.

When would be the best time to travel from Belfast to Manchester?

The best time of the year to visit Manchester from Belfast really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Manchester from Belfast in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and July. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds December, March and October are the months with fewer searches for Belfast - Manchester.

What is the duration of a flight from Belfast to Manchester?

Flight duration from Belfast to Manchester is around 01:01 hours on average, at an average distance of 284 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Manchester compared to Belfast?

The average temperature in Belfast is 23.26 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Manchester's temperatures reach 26.08 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.77 degrees in Manchester, compared to the -3.28 average degrees reported in Belfast. During the winter period, Belfast can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Manchester have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from Belfast to Manchester?

The main route from Belfast to Manchester is: Belfast City Apt (BHD) to Manchester International (MAN). The following airlines fly this route:

Flybe.
Emirates.
Air France.
You can also find Belfast - Manchester flights between Belfast International (BFS) to Manchester International (MAN) which are flown by the following airline(s): Ryanair.
Easyjet.

Which airlines provide flights from Belfast to Manchester?

The airlines that fly direct from Belfast to Manchester are: