Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to East London Airport (ELS): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MAN to ELS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to East London Airport (ELS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to East London Airport flight is R 8,903. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 15,598. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to ELS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to East London Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to East London Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at East London Airport (ELS)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to East London Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ELS:
Travel at your own pace with an East London Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from U-Save, Green Motion or First - Car Hire and chase adventure across East London and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from East London Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from East London Airport (ELS) to central East London
From East London Airport, East London is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to East London Airport (ELS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to East London Airport. July is the busiest month to visit East London. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to East London Airport for February if you'd like to visit East London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to ELS in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
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