Cheap flights from Manchester to Edinburgh from £34

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — EDI
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in September or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£66

One-way from

£34

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£149
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 10/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m total
  • Manchester to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 7/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Manchester to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Wed 10/908:40MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 20measyJet
Tue 16/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 20measyJet
Deal found 11/8£66
Mon 15/920:55MAN - EDI
1 stop12h 15measyJet
Wed 17/910:30EDI - MAN
1 stop12h 15measyJet
Deal found 12/8£71
Tue 2/912:15MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 20measyJet
Thu 4/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop4h 25measyJet
Deal found 13/8£72
Thu 11/906:40MAN - EDI
1 stop14h 55measyJet
Thu 18/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 50measyJet
Deal found 12/8£72
Tue 23/912:15MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 20measyJet
Wed 24/921:55EDI - MAN
1 stop12h 15measyJet
Deal found 12/8£73
Mon 6/1007:10MAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15measyJet
Wed 8/1007:20EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 25measyJet
Deal found 12/8£75
Mon 1/1207:00MAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05measyJet
Mon 8/1206:00EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 45measyJet
Deal found 13/8£77
Sat 1/1107:00MAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25measyJet
Tue 4/1107:30EDI - MAN
1 stop14h 20measyJet
Deal found 12/8£77
Mon 8/1206:30MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 35measyJet
Thu 11/1207:05EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 50measyJet
Deal found 12/8£80
Thu 11/914:20MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 15measyJet
Fri 12/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop16h 05measyJet
Deal found 12/8£83
Mon 1/908:45MAN - EDI
1 stop13h 40measyJet
Fri 5/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop16h 05measyJet
Deal found 12/8£89
Wed 3/906:30MAN - EDI
1 stop3h 00measyJet
Wed 3/913:45EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 00measyJet
Deal found 13/8£94

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2025.
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Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Wed 10/9

08:40-16:00

1 stop7h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/9

07:00-22:20

1 stop15h 20m

£66

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Mon 15/9

11:00-22:25

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

21:55-16:50

1 stop18h 55m

£71

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Wed 24/9

06:30-16:00

1 stop9h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/9

22:05-08:10

1 stop10h 05m

£71

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Thu 11/9

14:20-21:35

1 stop7h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

07:00-16:50

1 stop9h 50m

£71

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Tue 2/9

12:15-17:35

1 stop5h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

07:00-11:25

1 stop4h 25m

£72

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Wed 17/9

08:40-21:25

1 stop12h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

07:00-16:50

1 stop9h 50m

£72

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Tue 23/9

12:15-17:35

1 stop5h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/9

21:55-10:10

1 stop12h 15m

£73

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Mon 6/10

07:10-22:25

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/10

07:20-22:45

1 stop15h 25m

£75

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Wed 15/10

06:30-12:50

1 stop6h 20m

£34

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Tue 7/10

06:05-12:50

1 stop6h 45m

£34

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Edinburgh is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Manchester to Edinburgh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Belfast (BFS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shannon (SNN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £99.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Cork (ORK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shannon (SNN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Edinburgh, such as Aer Lingus, easyJet, andRyanair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.
Ryanair
6.2
Okay

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DUB - ORD

The inability to check in with the final leg of our flight via the Aers Lingus app led to a stressful trip as the final leg was overbooked and we were not able to confirm a seat until we had arrived to Chicago. Lack of earphones for the "entertainment" system were not voluntarily provided or even referenced as available (even for a charge) while boarding the plane - this seems like an oversight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Edinburgh to Manchester flights?

    The main and only airport in Edinburgh that your flight will always depart from is Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Likewise, Manchester has just one airport that your flight will always reach and that is Manchester Airport (MAN). These airports are the only airports that will serve your flights to Manchester from Edinburgh. Passengers can use both direct flights and flights that require up to two stopovers. Manchester Airport lies only 8 miles from Manchester’s city centre. Whereas the distance from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre is just 7 miles. To reach the city centre from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), you simply need to take the Airlink 100 Bus towards Edinburgh and depart at Princes Street (Stop PF). Alternatively, there are other routes like the Tram towards York Place or the X38 Bus towards Edinburgh. Not only are these airports well-located but they also come with good transportation links with popular public transport options like buses, trams, trains, and railways.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    The flight time to Manchester from Edinburgh is 1h 5min. Direct flights are available from popular airlines like easyJet, KLM, Ryanair, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Loganair, and more. You can also find that these airlines serve flights that require either one or two stopovers. Direct flights are the cheaper option of flight between Manchester and Edinburgh. A specific airline can also influence a flight’s price. Direct flights run frequently. As this flight is considered domestic, you will only need to arrive 90min prior to your flight’s departure. Alternatively, if you use a flight with stopovers outside of the UK, you will have to arrive either 2h or 3h beforehand.

  • What are the stopover options between Edinburgh to Manchester?

    A selection of the most popular stopover locations to Manchester from Edinburgh include London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Dublin Airport (DUB), Belfast International Airport (BFS), London City Airport (LCY), Newquay St Mawgan Airport (NQY), Castletown Ronaldsway Airport (IOM), and more. Your stopover location is usually dependent on which airline that you’re flying with and when you choose to travel. You can choose from either one or two possible stopover options. Expect that your flight to vary a lot in duration, depending on the destination of your connecting flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Passengers who are flying to Manchester from Edinburgh will not need to purchase a visa nor will they need a valid passport. Although a passport is not required, you will need to show proof of legitimate identification to board the flight. Possible identification includes a full or provisional driving licence, as well as others.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip from £66. This flight start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Manchester to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£51Average£102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£97Average£114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RyanairCheapest£98Average£130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aer LingusCheapest£125Average£271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£149Average£202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£179Average£295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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