Edinburgh to Manchester, Greater Manchester (EDI–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.
EDI–MAN had nonstop service from Air France, last on the schedule in June 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 185 miles in 0h 59m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Edinburgh
| Metric | EDI→MAN | ABZ→MAN | INV→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EDI | – | 97 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 27 | 18 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 1h 10m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
EDI: BST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, 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.
EDI–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EDI to MAN
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manchester Airport (MAN) had nonstop service from Air France, last on the schedule in June 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.
EDI to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EDI to MAN is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belfast, Dublin and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aberdeen (ABZ), Inverness (INV) and Belfast (BHD).