£16 Cheap flights to Manchester

Most flyers found that booking tickets 60 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Manchester. During this timeframe, flight prices are around £115. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as £74.

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Manchester is possible. If you are planning a flight to Manchester, consider booking flights to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (27 mi from Manchester city centre), Leeds/Bradford Airport (36 mi from Manchester city centre), Blackpool Airport (38 mi from Manchester city centre), Doncaster Sheffield Airport (50 mi from Manchester city centre) or Nottingham East Midlands Airport (59 mi from Manchester city centre).

Nottingham East Midlands Airport has an average price of £79 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Manchester. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Prices for flights to Manchester Airport are updated daily.

As of July 2026, there are 58 operators available to choose from for flights to Manchester Airport.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Manchester Airport.

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Manchester Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.