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How much do flights to Manchester cost?
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Madrid to Manchester in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
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| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.03 | Tue 17.03 | Wed 18.03 | Thu 19.03 | Fri 20.03 | Sat 21.03 | Sun 22.03 |
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| 2 | --- | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
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| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Sunday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.03 | Tue 24.03 | Wed 25.03 | Thu 26.03 | Fri 27.03 | Sat 28.03 | Sun 29.03 |
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| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 30.03 | Tue 31.03 | Wed 01.04 | Thu 02.04 | Fri 03.04 | Sat 04.04 | Sun 05.04 |
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| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Madrid to Manchester
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Air Europa | AEA | UX | No |
| Vueling | VLG | VY | 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 | 2°C |
| April | 12°C | 4°C |
| May | 15°C | 7°C |
| June | 18°C | 9°C |
| July | 19°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 |
14 day forecast
Manchester travel tips
Start your morning in Manchester with Wong Wong Bakery
Wong Wong Bakery on Princess Street in Manchester is a top choice among locals to have breakfast. They sell Chinese buns, cakes, and pastries in a very informal setting. Make sure to try Lotus paste sesame balls. Prices start from around 2 euro.
See the history of democracy in People's History Museum in Manchester
Located in a former hydraulic pumping station in Manchester, the People's History Museum involves you to the history of the working classes of the UK. Pay special attention to "a day in the life" and read real stories of the citizens. The museum will not leave you indifferent since Manchester became what we know it now with this movement.
Adventure seekers are glad to climb the Vertical Chill Ice Wall in Manchester
The wall is located on 130 Deanstage in a room where the temperature is maintained at -12 degrees. The height of the wall is 8 meters. The lesson is suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. Discuss your visit in advance with the organisers if your children are under 16 years old. Climbing with an instructor will cost around 44 euro, just with lifting and equipment rental around 30 euro. By the way, are you brave enough to climb without equipment for 20 euro?
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