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How much do flights to Manchester cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £386 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £734 |
Average round-trip | £785 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Etihad Airways |
Getting from Manchester airport to the city center
Fastest option: Train to Manchester Piccadilly. Best value: Bus services operated by Stagecoach.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18-25 min | £5 – £7; off-peak vs peak fares | every 10–15 min | fastest to city center | |
50-70 min | £3 – £5; single fare | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
35-55 min | £6 – £12; advance vs on-the-day fares | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | comfortable coach travel | |
25-50 min | £25 – £40; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-50 min | £18 – £35; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
25-45 min | £40 – £70; pre-booked fixed rate | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium service | |
25-50 min | £30 – £80; per day; varies by provider | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Train services run from Manchester Airport station, located between Terminals 1/2 and Terminal 3.
- Contactless payment is accepted on most buses and trains in Greater Manchester.
- Taxi ranks are located outside each terminal; only use licensed vehicles.
- Road journey times vary significantly during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Manchester
Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Manchester
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Manchester
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 6°C | 1°C |
| February | 7°C | 2°C |
| March | 9°C | 3°C |
| April | 12°C | 4°C |
| May | 15°C | 7°C |
| June | 18°C | 10°C |
| July | 20°C | 12°C |
| August | 19°C | 12°C |
| September | 17°C | 10°C |
| October | 13°C | 8°C |
| November | 9°C | 5°C |
| December | 7°C | 3°C |
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