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Washington, D.C. IADManchester MAN
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Washington, D.C. IADManchester MAN
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Washington, D.C. IADManchester MAN
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Washington, D.C. IADManchester MAN
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Washington, D.C. BWIManchester MAN
£227
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Washington, D.C. DCAManchester MAN
£708
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Washington, D.C. DCAManchester MAN
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Washington, D.C. DCAManchester MAN
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How much do flights to Manchester cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£178

Cheapest round-trip

£708

Average round-trip

£954

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

Getting from Manchester airport to the city center

Fastest option: Train to Manchester Piccadilly. Best value: Bus services operated by Stagecoach.

Manchester is served by Manchester Airport (MAN), located 14 km south of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including direct trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The train is the quickest option, reaching Manchester Piccadilly in around 20 minutes, while buses offer a more budget-friendly alternative. Journey times by road vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

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

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Manchester
Average flights per week
297
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Caernarfon - Portmeirion - Snowdonia - York Minster

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Manchester

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Manchester

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C1°C
February7°C2°C
March9°C3°C
April12°C4°C
May15°C7°C
June18°C9°C
July19°C12°C
August19°C12°C
September17°C10°C
October13°C8°C
November9°C5°C
December7°C3°C
Hottest Month
19°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
22°C13°C
25 Jul
41%
16°C14°C
Sunday
19 Jul
24°C11°C
26 Jul
17%
22°C13°C
Monday
20 Jul
23°C13°C
27 Jul
36%
19°C11°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
24°C13°C
28 Jul
11%
22°C12°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
39%
21°C14°C
29 Jul
21°C13°C
Thursday
23 Jul
26°C11°C
30 Jul
18%
19°C12°C
Friday
24 Jul
23°C13°C
31 Jul
36%
22°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Manchester. The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Air Canada, Air France, and Iberia Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Manchester have 297 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Manchester, consider visiting Caernarfon, Portmeirion, Snowdonia, and York Minster.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Paris, Toronto, Kabul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Dublin, Istanbul, Erbil, Madrid, Marrakesh, Oslo, Tirana, Agadir, Lisbon, Ibiza, London, Medina, Chișinău, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Jeddah, Cairo.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Manchester?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Manchester with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Air Canada, Air France, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Manchester?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Manchester, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Manchester?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Manchester, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster
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