Inverness to Manchester, Greater Manchester (INV–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LM591+1
LM Loganair
AT4
6:30 AM
BST
7:55 AM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4051cs
BA British
AT7
6:30 AM
BST
7:55 AM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4057cs
BA British
AT4
5:55 PM
BST
7:20 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM134+1
LM Loganair
AT4
5:55 PM
BST
7:20 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM597+1
LM Loganair
AT4
5:55 PM
BST
7:20 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4119cs
BA British
AT7
5:55 PM
BST
7:20 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM131
LM Loganair
AT4
8:30 AM
BST T2
10:00 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4039
BA British
AT7
8:30 AM
BST T2
10:00 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM592+1
LM Loganair
ER4
8:50 AM
BST T2
10:15 AM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4052cs
BA British
ER4
9:00 AM
BST T2
10:15 AM
BST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM598+1
LM Loganair
AT4
7:50 PM
BST T2
9:20 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4058cs
BA British
AT4
7:50 PM
BST T2
9:20 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Inverness to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 298 mi 1h 25m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

INV–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop INV–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair Also: BA 9 AT4 1h25 BA
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA, LM
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (9 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, INV to MAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for INV to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
618
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 Inverness

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric INV→MAN ABZ→MAN
Distance from INV 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 18 27
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of INV with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 0 hours the same as Inverness.
INV: BST · MAN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Inverness, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
298 mi / 479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
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.

INV–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Inverness to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance298 mi / 479 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: INV
IATA / ICAOINV / EGPE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about INV to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Inverness Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 298 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Loganair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from INV to MAN. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, BHD and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAN to INV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABZ. 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 INV to MAN

Inverness Airport (INV) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Loganair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

INV to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from INV to MAN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 298 miles (479 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aberdeen (ABZ).