Manchester is served by a single airport 10 miles from the city centre. From the airport train station, it's 17 minutes to inner Manchester, an hour to Liverpool and 75 minutes to Sheffield and Leeds. Passengers can fly into Manchester airport from France, the Netherlands and other European countries in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes, and there are also services from multiple locations in Spain, Italy and Greece.

Which is the main airport in Manchester?

Catering to international flyers as well as travellers within the UK, Manchester airport has a first-rate set of amenities. Passengers have a choice of two comfortable lounges in different contemporary styles, while the airport's shops include Accessorize, Boss, Dune, Timberland and Victoria's Secret. On top of that, there's up to four hours of free Wi-Fi and a wide selection of restaurants, bistros, fast food outlets, sandwich shops and cafes.

Which airlines offer flights to Manchester?

Flybe flies regularly to Manchester from London, Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as other regional airports around the UK, while British Airways puts on flights from London Heathrow. Ryanair customers can reach Manchester from Dublin in as little as an hour, while 3 hours is the average for a flight from Malaga. Meanwhile, easyJet, Air France, Lufthansa and FinnAir also operate flights to Manchester from destinations such as Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin and Helsinki.

Why travel by plane to Manchester?

For international travellers, flying to Manchester makes a convenient starting point for trips to the northwest. Hotel accommodation is available at the airport for anyone planning to spend a few days taking in the city sights. Equally, there are fast travel links to other nearby places of interest. As for journeys within the UK, getting a plane can be surprisingly affordable. For example, plane tickets from Glasgow to Manchester can be less than half the price of train fare.

Before you travel to Manchester by plane - good to know!

For anyone keen on exploring Greater Manchester and Cheshire by road, there's a free shuttle bus every 10 minutes from the airport to the nearby Car Rental Village. This brings together eight reliable car hire providers including Hertz and Avis. One can't spend much time in Manchester without coming across the Metrolink tram service. This consists of over 90 stops covering the main retail and nightlife destinations and extending to Eccles, Rochdale and other suburbs.

Flights to Newcastle

Located a few kilometres north-west of the city centre, Newcastle International Airport is well connected to Europe's biggest cities. Eurowings provides a regular service to Dusseldorf in Germany, while British Airways and FlyBe serve UK destinations. Budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair also link Newcastle to destinations as varied as Barcelona, Geneva and Faro - so most travellers should have a convenient airport near them. Getting into the city after touching down is easy. Simply take the Green Metro line from the Airport, and expect the journey to take about 30 minutes. There is also a bus that leaves every 30 minutes and takes around 45 minutes to get into Newcastle.

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British Airways

About

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 10m

Cheapest Price

£144

British Airways frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)

Additional luggage

Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund

Pregnant on board

Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks

Unaccompagned minor

Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes

Amenities on board the airplane

Wifi

Food sold onboard

USB plugs

Accessibility

British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.

Pets

Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes

Entertaiment on board

Azul

About

Loganair, established in 1962, is Scotland's largest regional airline, headquartered at Glasgow Airport. It primarily operates domestic flights within the United Kingdom, serving over 40 destinations, including remote island communities. Known for its \lifeline services,\" Loganair connects isolated areas and even operates the world's shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. The airline also uniquely uses Barra Airport, where flights land on a tidal beach. Loganair has a diverse fleet, including smaller aircraft like the Britten-Norman Islander, and offers a frequent flyer program called Clan Loganair."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Azul frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of cabin baggage (40x35x18cm) plus 1 personal item

Additional luggage

Hold luggage can be purchased, 15kg or 23kg options available

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable tickets unless flex fare purchased. Changes allowed with fee.

Pregnant on board

Passengers can fly up to the end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies

Unaccompagned minor

Young persons aged 12-16 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged 5-11 must use Meet and Assist service

Amenities on board the airplane

USB plugs

Accessibility

Loganair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance for boarding and disembarking

Pets

Small pets allowed in cabin, larger dogs in hold. Must be booked in advance

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