Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Manchester and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 50 Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, take the 06:00 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:35 with British Airways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAN to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MAN to LHR flights is British Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAN and LHR:
Dublin Airport
Belfast City Airport
Jersey Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport land at their destination on time.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in March.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.