Belfast to Manchester, Greater Manchester (BFS–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BFS–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 184 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 27 | 320 | 0h55-1h | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 13 | 73H | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Belfast
| Metric | BFS→MAN | BHD→MAN | LDY→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFS | – | 14 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 56 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BFS: BST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
BFS–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFS to MAN
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Ryanair UK. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BFS to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFS to MAN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 184 miles (295 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Jersey and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BHD), Derry, Derry and Strabane (LDY) and Castletown (IOM).