Manchester, Greater Manchester to Belfast (MAN–BHD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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170 mi airlines 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EI3611+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
8:40 AM
BST T2
9:45 AM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3613+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
12:40 PM
BST T2
1:50 PM
BST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3615+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
4:10 PM
BST T2
5:20 PM
BST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2721
U2 easyJet
320
6:45 PM
BST T2
7:40 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3619+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
7:55 PM
BST T2
9:05 PM
BST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3610+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
7:00 AM
BST
8:05 AM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8256cs
QR Qatar
AT7
7:00 AM
BST
8:05 AM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8900cs
BA British
AT7
7:00 AM
BST
8:05 AM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3612+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
11:05 AM
BST
12:10 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3614+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
2:25 PM
BST
3:30 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8257cs
QR Qatar
AT7
2:25 PM
BST
3:30 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2722
U2 easyJet
320
4:30 PM
BST T1
5:25 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3618+2
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
6:20 PM
BST
7:25 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Belfast
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 170 mi 0h 55m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

MAN–BHD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAN–BHD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EI Aer Lingus 28 AT7 1h05-1h10
U2 easyJet 7 320 0h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EI + U2 (35 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, MAN to BHD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to BHD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
959
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 Belfast from Manchester, Greater Manchester

Nearby airports with service to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Metric MAN→BHD LPL→BHD LBA→BHD
Distance from MAN 24 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 35 7 27
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 50m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MAN with service to George Best Belfast City Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Belfast.
Distance & Flight Time
170 mi / 274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 10m.
Getting to MAN

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

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Belfast route.
Route details
Distance170 mi / 274 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 56 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: BHD
IATA / ICAOBHD / EGAC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to BHD flights.
Nonstop flights from Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 10m. The route covers 170 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aer Lingus and easyJet.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from MAN to BHD. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EXT, BRS, INV, AMS, LHR, ABZ, PMI and SOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHD to MAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LPL, LBA and EMA. 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 MAN to BHD

Manchester Airport (MAN) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and easyJet. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAN to BHD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAN to BHD ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EXT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).