Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport takes on average 8 hours 20 minutes. The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, so it's 4 hours ahead of Orlando.
Flights from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport start at 10:05 — the first with Virgin Atlantic. The last flight of the day is the 22:00 service with Virgin Atlantic. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly services from MCO to MAN.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Manchester (and discovering more of United Kingdom!) is straightforward with Virgin Atlantic. This popular airline has direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MCO and MAN are:
Keflavik International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MCO to MAN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport is C$285. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$684. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MCO to MAN.
April is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near MCO? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Manchester in February.
When booking your flight from Orlando International Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 23ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Manchester
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Manchester right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from MCO to MAN:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Manchester Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and The John Rylands Library are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Manchester itinerary.
Complete your Manchester trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Manchester Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Manchester.