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Flight deals from Belfast City to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,100. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manchester.R 403 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 403, select.
Manchester.R 414 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 414, select.
Manchester.R 414 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 414, select.
Manchester.R 414 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 414, select.
Manchester.R 434 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 434, select.
Manchester.R 501 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 501, select.
Manchester.R 544 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 544, select.
Manchester.R 545 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 545, select.
Manchester.R 545 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 545, select.
Manchester.R 588 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 588, select.
Manchester.R 672 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 672, select.
Manchester.R 675 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 675, select.
Manchester.R 1,275 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast City on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,275, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Belfast City to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Belfast City to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from R 1,272
Jul
from R 433
Aug
from R 413
Sep
from R 413
Oct
from R 402
Nov
from R 586
Dec
from R 543
Jan
from R 670
Feb
from R 500
Mar
from R 413
Apr
from R 674
May
from R 543

Direct flights from Belfast City to Manchester

Belfast City to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Belfast City to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

Manchester

14km from central Manchester
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from R 402
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Liverpool

44km from central Manchester
from R 414
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Leeds Bradford

58km from central Manchester
from R 911
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Belfast to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 403
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time59 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week94

Finding cheap flights from Belfast City to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Belfast City to Manchester is R 882. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
59 minutes is the average flight time from Belfast City to Manchester.
British Airways, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways fly direct from Belfast City to Manchester.
As of June 2026, there are 94 flights per week flying from Belfast City to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from Belfast City to Manchester is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Belfast and Manchester follow the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • You can choose from 21 weekly Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:05.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHD to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like May? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Aer Lingus is your gateway to discovering Manchester (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aer Lingus.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates BHD to MAN flights is Aer Lingus. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.07% of the time.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHD and MAN:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Aberdeen Airport

    • Ronaldsway Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • At the moment, R 403 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 882. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from BHD to MAN, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from BHD to MAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • Belfast City Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BHD reach their destination on time.

  • Central Belfast to Belfast City Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to BHD? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Manchester in March.

  • Book your flight from Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHD to MAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

  • Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.

Plan the rest of your trip from Belfast to Manchester

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.