Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Manchester and Belfast share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from MAN to BHD start from 06:05 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Aer Lingus. In total, you can take your pick of 40 weekly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAN to BHD flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Aer Lingus is your ticket to exploring Belfast (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport offered by this popular airline.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MAN to BHD flights is Aer Lingus.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAN and BHD:
Isle of Man Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Right now, P1,254 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P2,631. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to BHD.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAN to BHD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHD if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from George Best Belfast City Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Belfast. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Belfast based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport for July if you'd like to visit Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to BHD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Belfast, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.