Aberdeen to Manchester, Greater Manchester (ABZ–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LM21
LM Loganair
ER4
6:40 AM
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7:55 AM
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1h 15m
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LM25
LM Loganair
AT7
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
GMT
1h 30m
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LM27
LM Loganair
ER4
6:05 PM
GMT
7:20 PM
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1h 15m
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LM22
LM Loganair
ER4
8:30 AM
GMT T2
9:55 AM
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1h 25m
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LM26
LM Loganair
ER4
4:00 PM
GMT T2
5:25 PM
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1h 25m
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LM28
LM Loganair
ER4
7:55 PM
GMT T2
9:20 PM
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1h 25m
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Aberdeen to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 15m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

ABZ–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABZ–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair 20 AT7, ER4 1h15-1h30
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – LM
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – LM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABZ to MAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABZ to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
809
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Aberdeen

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric ABZ→MAN INV→MAN
Distance from ABZ 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 20 14
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of ABZ with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 0 hours the same as Aberdeen.
ABZ: GMT · MAN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Aberdeen, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 30m.
Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

ABZ–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aberdeen to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 428 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 16 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ABZ
IATA / ICAOABZ / EGPD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation215 ft / 66 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABZ to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 30m. The route covers 266 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Loganair.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from ABZ to MAN. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, ALC, LHR, GVA, DUB, CDG, KRK, BHD, BGO, SVG and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAN to ABZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include INV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABZ to MAN

Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Loganair. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABZ to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABZ to MAN ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (428 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Inverness (INV).