London to Manchester, Greater Manchester (LHR–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.
LHR–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: AY | 42 | 319, 320, 32A, 32N | 0h55-1h05 | – | Oneworld | AY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from London
| Metric | LHR→MAN | SOU→MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 23 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
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.
LHR–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to MAN
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to MAN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (243 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jersey, George Best Belfast City and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Southampton (SOU).