Manchester, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh (MAN–EDI) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 3h BAEIFR → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
BFS Belfast 3h 10m RKU2 → RKU2 Belfast (BFS) to Edinburgh flights
BHD Belfast 3h 15m EIQRU2 → EIQRU2 Belfast (BHD) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 3h 21m BAJLQR → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 3h 43m 6EAMBT → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 22m AFAMG3 → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
NOC Charlestown 4h 30m FR → FR Charlestown (NOC) to Edinburgh flights
NQY Newquay 4h 30m BALMU2 → RK Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 35m LHVL → LHLOOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 35m D8FRLO → D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between MAN and EDI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
120
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
DUB ~3h 0m BFS ~3h 10m BHD ~3h 15m LHR ~3h 21m AMS ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7,648
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Manchester, Greater Manchester

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric MAN→EDI EMA→EDI BHX→EDI
Distance from MAN – 53 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 15
Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA) to Edinburgh flights · Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Edinburgh flights · Castletown (IOM) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAN with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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).

Facts

MAN–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAN
Full nameManchester Airport
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to EDI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Belfast and George Best Belfast City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from EDI to MAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EMA, BHX and IOM. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Belfast and George Best Belfast City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Castletown (IOM).