Manchester, Greater Manchester to Belfast (MAN–BFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–BFS 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, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 32 | 319, 320 | 1h | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 13 | 73H | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Belfast from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→BFS | LPL→BFS | LBA→BFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 28 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 50m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · BFS: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Belfast.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–BFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to BFS
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK and easyJet. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAN to BFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to BFS ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 184 miles (295 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).