Milan to Manchester flights

A flight from Milan to Manchester takes you to Manchester Airport (MAN). Late spring and early autumn bring the best balance of sensible ticket prices and decent weather. January and February are often cheaper still, provided you pack for the Northern winter.

Around 2 hours and 15 minutes in the air takes you from Milan to Manchester, though match days at Old Trafford are worth checking before you settle on dates. Most direct services leave from Malpensa with easyJet and Ryanair, while Bergamo is a busy Ryanair base too. Linate rarely helps here. Cheap flights from Milan to Manchester run from £11.

You can fly to Manchester from three different airports around Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the main hub for the route, carrying the bulk of direct flights via easyJet and Ryanair. It uses two terminals: Terminal 1 hosts most major carriers, while Terminal 2 is the exclusive base for easyJet. A free shuttle bus runs between them in about 10 to 15 minutes.

Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is a major Ryanair base with frequent low-cost flights to the UK. Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is the closest option to the centre, but it mostly handles domestic and short European connections rather than direct flights to Manchester.

Flights land at Manchester Airport (MAN), the main international gateway to Northern England. Most budget flights from Europe use Terminal 3 or Terminal 1, both packed with places to eat and shop. The airport sits 9 miles south of the city centre.

The fastest link into town is the direct train from the airport station to Manchester Piccadilly, running regularly and taking just 20 minutes. You can also take the Metrolink tram, local buses, or pick up a private hire vehicle from the designated zones outside each terminal.

Entry requirements for Manchester

Now the UK has left the EU, travellers from Italy need a valid passport to enter. EU citizens do not need a visa for short holiday stays, but your passport must be valid for the whole duration of your trip. Keep an eye on official government updates for any new electronic travel authorisations.

Manchester is packed with distinct neighbourhoods, from the independent bars and record shops of the Northern Quarter to the classic collections inside the Manchester Art Gallery. Football fans can tour the stadiums at Old Trafford or the Etihad, while music fans have legendary venues to choose from every night. If you want to head out of the city, there are direct rail links straight to the Peak District and the Lake District.