Cheap flights from Manchester to Northern Ireland from £16

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Northern Ireland. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £51. If you’re not able to fly to Northern Ireland in September, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Manchester to Northern Ireland during January average around £51.

The cheapest day to depart from Manchester to Northern Ireland is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Northern Ireland on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as £44. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £62. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Northern Ireland.

Flying to Northern Ireland from Manchester at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £55 when looking at flights departing at midday. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £70 on average. Flights to Northern Ireland from Manchester in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Northern Ireland from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Northern Ireland for around £52 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Northern Ireland from Manchester for as low as £40 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Manchester to Northern Ireland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Ryanair and easyJet are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to Northern Ireland

easyJet, Aer Lingus and Ryanair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Northern Ireland from Manchester according to our data. easyJet is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Northern Ireland. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Northern Ireland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Manchester to Northern Ireland. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00, with 48% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of July 2026, there are 100 flights per week flying from Manchester to Northern Ireland. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.