Cheap Flights from Manchester to London City

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to London City Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,570. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to London City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to London City flights are currently cheapest in September.

Manchester to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,950
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to London City is R 4,143. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Manchester to London City. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 4,143.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Manchester to London City.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to London City is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to London City Airport on Friday, 1 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Manchester Airport and London City Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 London City 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to London City.

Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know

  • Manchester and London share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Your MAN to LCY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to London City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and LCY:

    • Isle of Man Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)

  • R 1,950 is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to London City Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,143. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from MAN to LCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to London City Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to LCY.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to London City Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to London City Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)

Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London

  • London City Airport to central London has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)

  • February is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to London City Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in February.

  • When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to London City Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to LCY in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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