Copenhagen to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CPH–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPH–MAN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. SAS, Ryanair and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 618 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK SAS Also: LO, VS | 14 | 32N | 1h56-2h | – | Star Alliance | LO, VS |
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 6 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
| D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. | 5 | 738 | 2h | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 1 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPH: CEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Danish passport holders enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism, business, or study. Since 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel via the official UK ETA app or website. The ETA costs 16 GBP, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.
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.
CPH–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPH to MAN
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair, Ryanair UK, SAS and easyJet. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CPH to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPH to MAN ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 618 miles (995 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.