Cheap flights from Manchester to Edinburgh from £35
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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — EDI
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 25 November 2025.
Tue 9/1218:05MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 20measyJet
Wed 17/1207:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 30measyJet
Deal found 24/11£72
Sat 20/1222:15MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Mon 22/1206:35EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 30mRyanair
Deal found 23/11£90
Wed 24/1208:15MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:50EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£92
Mon 8/1206:25MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£93
Tue 9/1205:55MAN - EDI
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1212:30EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£101
Sat 13/1205:45MAN - EDI
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:05EDI - MAN
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£105
Sun 14/1208:40MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1205:50EDI - MAN
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£109
Thu 11/1214:25MAN - EDI
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1222:40EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£114
Sat 20/1222:15MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Sat 27/1218:30EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 20mRyanair
Deal found 23/11£115
Best flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Wed 7/106:40MAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15measyJet
Wed 14/119:40EDI - MAN
1 stop12h 25measyJet
Deal found 23/11£69
Mon 26/107:25MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 05mRyanair
Wed 28/118:50EDI - MAN
1 stop12h 25mRyanair
Deal found 24/11£77
Fri 6/319:25MAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/320:45EDI - MAN
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£89
Tue 9/1218:05MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 20measyJet
Wed 17/1207:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 30measyJet
Deal found 24/11£72
Thu 8/108:45MAN - EDI
1 stop12h 15measyJet
Thu 15/107:05EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 50measyJet
Deal found 24/11£74
Mon 26/107:00MAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05measyJet
Wed 28/107:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 30measyJet
Deal found 24/11£76
Fri 2/121:20MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:30EDI - MAN
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£95
Fri 6/308:45MAN - EDI
1 stop12h 25measyJet
Sun 8/307:20EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 45measyJet
Deal found 23/11£79
Mon 23/219:15MAN - EDI
1 stop2h 50measyJet
Mon 9/306:00EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 30measyJet
Deal found 23/11£80
Sun 14/1208:40MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1212:50EDI - MAN
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£113
Sun 15/209:10MAN - EDI
1 stop8h 50measyJet
Mon 16/206:00EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 30measyJet
Deal found 24/11£80
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 8/1206:25MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£93
Tue 9/1218:05MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 20measyJet
Wed 17/1207:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 30measyJet
Deal found 24/11£72
Tue 9/1205:55MAN - EDI
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1212:30EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£101
Thu 11/1214:25MAN - EDI
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1222:40EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£114
Sat 13/1205:45MAN - EDI
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:05EDI - MAN
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£105
Sun 14/1208:40MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1205:50EDI - MAN
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£109
Sat 20/1222:15MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Mon 22/1206:35EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 30mRyanair
Deal found 23/11£90
Sat 20/1222:15MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Sat 27/1218:30EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 20mRyanair
Deal found 23/11£115
Wed 24/1208:15MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:50EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£92
One-way flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Tue 3/218:05MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 20measyJet
Deal found 24/11£35
Fri 26/1218:15MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 15mRyanair
Deal found 22/11£40
Sat 20/1222:15MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Deal found 24/11£53
Tue 3/210:20MAN - EDI
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£60
Fri 5/1206:30MAN - EDI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£74
Sat 27/1205:45MAN - EDI
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£95
Fri 5/1211:40MAN - EDI
2 stops10h 50mRyanair
Deal found 23/11£101
Sat 20/1219:05MAN - EDI
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£111
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 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 2025.
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Manchester
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Edinburgh
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Wed 7/1
06:40-21:55
1 stop15h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
19:40-08:05
1 stop12h 25m
£69
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Tue 9/12
18:05-22:25
1 stop4h 20m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 17/12
07:00-17:30
1 stop10h 30m
£72
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Thu 8/1
08:45-21:00
1 stop12h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
07:05-16:55
1 stop9h 50m
£74
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Mon 26/1
07:00-22:05
1 stop15h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 28/1
07:00-17:30
1 stop10h 30m
£76
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Mon 26/1
07:25-14:30
1 stop7h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 28/1
18:50-07:15
1 stop12h 25m
£77
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Fri 6/3
08:45-21:10
1 stop12h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/3
07:20-23:05
1 stop15h 45m
£79
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Mon 23/2
19:15-22:05
1 stop2h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 9/3
06:00-09:30
1 stop3h 30m
£80
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Sun 15/2
09:10-18:00
1 stop8h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 16/2
06:00-09:30
1 stop3h 30m
£80
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Fri 6/3
19:25-08:50
1 stop13h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/3
20:45-08:50
1 stop12h 05m
£89
ManchesterEdinburgh
MAN - EDI
MANEDI
Manchester
Fri 2/1
21:20-08:15
1 stop10h 55m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 5/1
22:30-07:10
1 stop8h 40m
£95
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh
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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 21 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Manchester to Edinburgh is 75 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £31). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £75). 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 25 November 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 28% 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 45% 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 £102.
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 Belfast (BHD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 08m.
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 25 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Edinburgh, such as KLM, easyJet, andRyanair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Manchester to Edinburgh can take about 15h 15m. easyJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £69. There are 185 mi between Manchester and Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip from £49. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are easyJet, from £50, and Ryanair, from £100. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £31). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £75). 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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