Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
London and Manchester are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from LHR to MAN start from 06:40 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 22:10 with British Airways. In total, there are 50 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to MAN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Manchester (and perhaps some other great parts of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this carrier.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to MAN flights is British Airways. Its services arrive without delay 69.89% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and MAN include:
Dublin Airport
Brussels International Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Rs18,052 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs37,551. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to MAN, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to MAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MAN:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Manchester in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you want to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are among its highlights.