Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
London and Manchester share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 291 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to MAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to MAN flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and MAN:
Dublin Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flight is C$58. A return fare right now is C$142. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to MAN.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to MAN.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manchester and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MAN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.