Manchester, Greater Manchester to Zadar (MAN–ZAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAN–ZAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,022 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zadar from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→ZAD | LPL→ZAD | LBA→ZAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 35m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · ZAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 7:00 PM in Zadar.
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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–ZAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to ZAD
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Zadar Airport (ZAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAN to ZAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to ZAD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,645 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beauvais-Tillé, Berlin Brandenburg and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).