Cheap flights from Manchester to London

How long is the Manchester flight to London?

The flight duration is 65 minutes to travel from Manchester to London.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

Check-in usually opens two and a half hours prior to the departure. Leave at least 40 minutes to pass through security control.

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

London can see some hot days in summer, so remember to pack some sun screen and a hat.

A number of airline names provide cheap flights between the cities of Manchester and London:

• British Airways, the UK's national carrier.
• Aer Lingus, a low-cost Irish operator.
• FlyBe, a large independent regional airline based in Exeter.

Low-cost direct flights from Manchester to London are easy to find thanks to the filters and search functions that you can use with eDreams. Simply enter your preferred date and whether you want to look for one-way or return trips. A range of domestic flights will then appear in the easy-to-read results page. You can use tick boxes to filter deals by the airport names, handy because London is served by so many. Whichever filter you choose to apply, such as direct flights only, the results are listed according to their prices with the cheapest time to go at the top of the page. What could be simpler for organising your domestic flight arrangements?

No particular time of year is best to book a ticket from Manchester to London because the city is thriving year round. However, many months are host to some unique events that can be the highlight of many holidays:

• February: The London Classic Car Show
• August: Notting Hill Carnival
• December: The world-famous New Year's Eve Fireworks

The run up to the Christmas holiday is a popular time to fly to the capital. City breaks for some Christmas shopping and to see a show in the West End are commonplace. The summer months are great for taking a cruise on the Thames. In general, airfares tend to be most competitively priced if you are prepared to travel on an early morning service. Whether for extended holidays or weekend city breaks, London is a great destination.

Manchester International is the city's sole air hub, the third-busiest passenger terminal in the UK.

Useful information about Manchester International Airport

How to get to the airport:

• By rail. Manchester Airport railway station from Manchester Piccadilly Station – 20 minutes - £4.
• Metrolink. Services run every 12 minutes via Manchester Victoria – 30 minutes - £5.
• Taxi. 20 minutes from the city centre - £20.

Services: open 24 hours, 30 minutes free Wi-Fi, external smoking zones by each terminal, restaurants open during the day.

Three of London's six airports handle the majority of flight path departures from Manchester to the capital.

Useful information about Southend Airport

Southend Airport is l40 miles from London but but easy to reach.

How to get to the airport:

• Train from London Liverpool Street – 65 minutes - £17.
• Taxi - 90 minutes - £45-£60.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated external smoking areas, many food outlets in the departure lounge.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport is close to the central London.

How to get to the airport:

• Docklands Light Railway via Bank Tube Station – 20 minutes - £5.
• Bus routes 473 and 474.
• Taxi from central London – 30 minutes - £25.

Services: open between 6:30 am and 10:00 pm, free Wi-Fi, designated external smoking areas, food outlets before and after security.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is situated to the west of the capital.

How to get to the airport:

• Express train from Paddington - 15 minutes - £22.
• London Underground – Piccadilly Line – 30 minutes - £6.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, smoking areas outside, many eateries and bars in the airport and nearby.

• Visit the famous shops of London. Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Fortnum and Mason are all to be found in the capital. Oxford Street is one of the most famous shopping desinations in the world.
• Enjoy London's parks. Regent's Park, St James' Park and Hyde Park are all worth exploring at any time of year. The Christmas markets in some of these parks are spectacular.
• See a show. The West End is rightly famous, but how about the National Theatre on the South Bank or Shakespeare's Globe instead? Don't forget to book in advance!