Manchester, Greater Manchester to London, Essex (MAN–STN) — 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 15m BAEIFR → FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 3h 25m BAJLQR → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
BFS Belfast 4h 5m RKU2 → RKU2 Belfast (BFS) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 8m 6EAMBT → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 35m D8FRLO → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 41m AFAMG3 → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
SZG Salzburg 4h 55m BY → FR Salzburg (SZG) to London, Essex flights
BER Berlin 4h 55m FRRKU2 → FRRK Berlin (BER) to London, Essex flights
ORK Cork 5h FRRK → FRRK Cork (ORK) to London, Essex flights
NOC Charlestown 5h FR → FR Charlestown (NOC) to London, Essex flights
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Manchester, Greater Manchester to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Manchester, Greater Manchester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
135
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DUB ~3h 15m LHR ~3h 25m BFS ~4h 5m AMS ~4h 8m CPH ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,971
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to London, Essex 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: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to STN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, London Heathrow and Belfast.
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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, London Heathrow and Belfast. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.