Akureyri to Manchester, Greater Manchester (AEY–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

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Akureyri to Manchester, Greater Manchester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,008 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

AEY–MAN had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,008 miles in 2h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AEY–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEY to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 Akureyri

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric AEY→MAN KEF→MAN
Distance from AEY 176 mi
Nonstop airlines 7
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of AEY with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour ahead of Akureyri.
AEY: GMT · MAN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Akureyri, it's 7:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,008 mi / 1,623 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
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.

AEY–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Akureyri to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance1,008 mi / 1,623 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AEY
IATA / ICAOAEY / BIAR
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEY to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Akureyri International Airport to Manchester Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,008 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AEY to MAN: easyJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour ahead of Akureyri.
Yes, return flights from MAN to AEY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KEF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEY to MAN

Akureyri International Airport (AEY) and Manchester Airport (MAN) had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AEY to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEY to MAN is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,008 miles (1,623 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Reykjavík (KEF).