Flying from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know
Brussels has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Brussels to Manchester Airport flight.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels. Manchester Airport is located in Manchester.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN), with 12 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from BRU to MAN is the 9:55am Brussels Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 9:30pm with Brussels Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Brussels to MAN.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Take the express route from Brussels Airport (BRU). Nonstop flights from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN) can be booked from here.
Brussels Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Brussels to Manchester Airport jetting out of BRU.
Most passengers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines between BRU and MAN.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.52% of its services landing on schedule.
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Think about kicking off your journey from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). You can book a direct Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN) flight ticket from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Brussels to MAN with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of CRL.
On the CRL to MAN route, Ryanair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
The top carrier for punctuality is Ryanair. Its Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Manchester Airport flights land without delay 73.5% of the time.
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to MAN flight:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 71.71%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Manchester Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and venture far and wide through Manchester and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Brussels to Manchester Airport flight.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Manchester Airport is Rs6,717. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs13,434. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Brussels to MAN.
The best month for landing cheap Brussels to Manchester Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Manchester Airport (MAN). Plan your visit to Manchester in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Brussels to MAN flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Manchester to range from 9ºC to 23ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Manchester Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manchester
After booking your flight from Brussels to Manchester Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manchester:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown are must-visits when exploring Manchester.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 105 kilometres south of Manchester. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
