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Medieval Mile Museum
A former church turned museum with medieval grave slabs, civic objects and exhibits that introduce Kilkenny’s long urban history.
Take a flight from Manchester to Kilkenny and enjoy the approximately 347 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 07:55, the last at 20:55. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 347 km |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 10 |
First flight 7:55 |
Last flight 20:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Discover the best of Kilkenny — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kilkenny trip today.
A former church turned museum with medieval grave slabs, civic objects and exhibits that introduce Kilkenny’s long urban history.
A modern gallery in the castle grounds showing Irish and international contemporary art in a bright, accessible setting.
A local museum and gallery exploring county heritage, folk life and visual art through varied changing and permanent displays.
A landscaped public park beside the castle with lawns, mature trees and easy riverside walks close to the city centre.
A riverside walking route linking key heritage sites with views of bridges, church towers and the River Nore through the old city.
Kilkenny’s main historic street, lined with colourful shopfronts and notable buildings. Ideal for walking, browsing and soaking up city character.
A dense, fruity loaf long linked with nearby County Waterford. Traditionally sliced and spread with butter, and widely enjoyed across Kilkenny.
A spiced blood sausage often served at breakfast. It is a longstanding Irish staple and commonly found in cafés and hotels around Kilkenny.
Hearty mashed potato mixed with kale or cabbage and plenty of butter. It is a classic Irish comfort dish, especially popular in colder months.
Stylish restaurant known for modern Irish cooking, careful local sourcing and a polished but relaxed city-centre atmosphere.
Elegant dining room in Butler House serving refined Irish dishes with local ingredients in a calm setting near Kilkenny Castle.
Traditional pub dining with Irish classics, steaks and seafood in a lively historic setting on Kieran Street.
Moderate for Ireland. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but Kilkenny is often cheaper than Dublin for stays, meals and local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Kilkenny flights use the Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Kilkenny 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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