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Museum Folkwang
Major art museum with strong 19th- and 20th-century collections, posters and photography. A leading cultural stop in central Essen.
Take a flight from Manchester to Essen and enjoy the approximately 665 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:20. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 665 km |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Flights per day 60 |
Direct flights 4 |
First flight 5:40 |
Last flight 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£143
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£408
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 59 m
Flights on 19 Sept
66
Distance
665 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Essen will cost around £408 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £143.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 66 flights from Manchester to Essen, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 665 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 1593
BA1361 · BA906+
ICE 22 · Bus RE1
BA1361 · BA906+
ICE 526 · 92415
LH2501 · LH1982
LH2501 · LH1984
FR 1593
LX391+
LX1018
LH4087+
LH1976
LH4087 · LH4108
LH2501 · LH2018Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £385 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £385, while a train costs an average of £385.
Distance: 665 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£385 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 34m Average total duration Fastest 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Essen flights for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1669 · AF1318+ ICE 528 · S6 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 10h47 | 22:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1318+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 13h55 | 1:50 Essen | 3 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1318+ ICE 100 · S6 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 12h47 | 0:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH4211+ ICE 624 · S6 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 7h22 | 19:32 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ ICE 622 · S6 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 8h32 | 20:42 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 13h40 | 1:50 Essen | 2 changes | |
LH4211 · LH4216 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 5h40 | 17:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH4211+ LH114 · LH1984 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 19:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ LH112 · LH1984 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 19:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ LH112+ LH5351 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 8h05 | 20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 3234 | 11:45 Manchester Airport | 1h25 | 14:10 Eindhoven Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX395+ LX4428 | 14:05 Manchester Airport | 5h50 | 20:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LX395+ LX3608+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 14:05 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 1:50 Essen | 3 changes | |
LX395+ LX1076+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 14:05 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 1:50 Essen | 3 changes | |
LX395+ LX1076+ ICE 100 · S6 | 14:05 Manchester Airport | 9h37 | 0:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX395+ LX4404 | 14:05 Manchester Airport | 5h55 | 21:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
EW9343 | 15:20 Manchester Airport | 1h25 | 17:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1996 · TK1671 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 14h50 | 9:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1996 · TK1673 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 19h15 | 13:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1996 · TK1675 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 23h40 | 18:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH947+ LH4216 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 22h55 | 18:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH947+ ICE 100 · S6 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 5h37 | 0:42 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH947 · LH74 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 19h10 | 14:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH947 · LH72 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 14h25 | 9:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX381+ LX1016 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 13h05 | 8:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX381+ LX4458 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 14h15 | 9:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX381+ LX4424 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 14h15 | 9:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW9345 | 19:25 Manchester Airport | 1h25 | 21:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1916 · TK1673 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 13h55 | 13:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1916 · TK1671 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 9h30 | 9:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1916 · TK1675 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 18h20 | 18:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
AF1269 · AF1618+ ICE 722 · S6 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 8h52 | 15:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1269 · AF1618+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 13h31 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1269 · AF1618+ ICE 610 · S9 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 15:40 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH4215+ ICE 722 · S6 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 8h37 | 15:42 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ ICE 728 · S6 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 5h37 | 12:42 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH108 · LH1982 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 10h35 | 17:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ ICE 610 · S9 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 15:40 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH102+ LH4110 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 7h40 | 14:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH106 · LH1982 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 10h35 | 17:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH74 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 14:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA906+ ICE 526 · 92415 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 17h11 | 0:56 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
BA1379 · BA906+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 18h05 | 1:50 Essen | 3 changes | |
BA1379 · BA906+ ICE 528 · Bus RE1 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 14h50 | 22:35 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH4087 · LH4108 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 12:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH99+ ICE 722 · S6 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 7h42 | 15:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH4087+ LH99+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 12h21 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH4087+ LH99 · LH74 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 14:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4087+ LH103+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 12h21 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH4087+ LH1976 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h25 | 12:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA906+ ICE 22 · Bus RE1 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 17h05 | 1:50 Essen | 3 changes | |
BA1381 · BA906+ ICE 528 · Bus RE1 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 22:35 Essen | 3 changes | |
BA1381 · BA906+ ICE 526 · 92415 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 16h11 | 0:56 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX391+ LX3600+ ICE 624 · S6 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 9h47 | 19:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX391+ LX1018 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 14:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX391+ LX3600+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 10h26 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX391+ LX3604+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 10h26 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1030 · KL1819+ ICE 526 · 92415 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 14h56 | 0:56 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1030 · KL1819+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 10h21 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1030 · KL1819+ ICE 624 · S6 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 9h42 | 19:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH2501 · LH1982 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 6h05 | 17:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501 · LH109+ ICE 526 · 92415 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 13h21 | 0:56 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH2501 · LH109+ LH4216 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 6h25 | 18:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2501 · LH109+ ICE 624 · S6 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 8h07 | 19:42 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH2501 · LH109+ ICE 2514 · 10230 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 8h46 | 20:21 Essen Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH2501 · LH2018 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 16:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501 · LH1984 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 18:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1994 · TK1673 | 10:40 Manchester Airport | 26h10 | 13:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1994 · TK1675 | 10:40 Manchester Airport | 30h35 | 18:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
TK1994 · TK1671 | 10:40 Manchester Airport | 21h45 | 9:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Essen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Essen trip today.
Major art museum with strong 19th- and 20th-century collections, posters and photography. A leading cultural stop in central Essen.
Industrial history museum in the former boiler house at Zollverein. Engaging displays explain coal, steel and daily life across the Ruhr.
Design museum inside the Zollverein complex, showing contemporary design, everyday objects and changing exhibitions in a dramatic industrial setting.
Large lake south of the centre, popular for walks, boat trips and cycling. It combines water views, leisure activities and green surroundings.
Former industrial complex turned cultural district with open spaces, architecture, art and walking routes. It is one of Essen’s essential urban experiences.
Extensive park with lawns, sculptures and event spaces near Museum Folkwang. It is ideal for a central stroll and relaxed city views.
A hearty potato stew from the Ruhr area, traditionally cooked with beef, onions and vegetables. It is a classic working-class comfort dish in Essen.
Mashed potatoes mixed with apples and onions, often served with black pudding or sausage. It is a well-known Rhineland and Ruhr comfort meal.
Pickled herring fillets in a sour marinade, often served with potatoes. This classic northern and western German fish dish is common in the Ruhr.
Elegant fine dining in Essen known for creative modern cooking and polished service in a calm, contemporary setting.
Long-established local favourite for classic German and Ruhr-style fare, with a cosy pub feel and straightforward cooking.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty regional German dishes and fresh beer in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are often slightly cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually not included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10%. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafés, small change or rounding up is customary.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Essen by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Essen flights use the Manchester Airport to Dusseldorf Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Essen airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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