Manchester, Greater Manchester to Belfast (MAN–BHD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–BHD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aer Lingus leads the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | AT7 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Belfast from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→BHD | LBA→BHD | EMA→BHD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 44 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 20 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 10m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: GMT · BHD: GMT
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–BHD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to BHD
Manchester Airport (MAN) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAN to BHD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to BHD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA), Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).