Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Manchester from £36

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAN
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester are usually found in October or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN). 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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£73

One-way from

£36

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£128
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 15/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Mon 15/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop16h 15measyJet
Thu 25/912:05MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 40measyJet
Deal found 20/8£73
Thu 9/1007:00EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 50measyJet
Mon 13/1008:45MAN - EDI
1 stop13h 40measyJet
Deal found 21/8£74
Mon 6/1008:25EDI - MAN
1 stop14h 50measyJet
Mon 13/1007:10MAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15measyJet
Deal found 21/8£76
Thu 18/907:00EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 30measyJet
Thu 25/912:05MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 40measyJet
Deal found 21/8£79
Sat 11/1007:00EDI - MAN
1 stop15h 25measyJet
Sun 12/1021:55MAN - EDI
1 stop11h 15measyJet
Deal found 20/8£103
Sat 20/917:10EDI - MAN
1 stop7h 40mRyanair
Sat 27/918:00MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 10mRyanair
Deal found 21/8£111
Sun 5/1011:25EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 00mRyanair
Sun 12/1007:25MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mRyanair
Deal found 21/8£120
Fri 19/914:55EDI - MAN
1 stop7h 55mRyanair
Fri 26/916:20MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 00mRyanair
Deal found 20/8£121
Fri 26/915:25EDI - MAN
1 stop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/922:45MAN - EDI
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8£127
Sat 11/1005:45EDI - MAN
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1018:30MAN - EDI
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8£134
Sun 5/1006:35EDI - MAN
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1007:25MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8£135
Mon 6/1013:15EDI - MAN
2 stops7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1021:10MAN - EDI
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8£148

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Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

07:00-23:15

1 stop16h 15m

Manchester

Thu 25/9

12:05-22:45

1 stop10h 40m

£73

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

15:50-22:30

1 stop6h 40m

Manchester

Mon 13/10

08:45-22:25

1 stop13h 40m

£74

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

08:25-23:15

1 stop14h 50m

Manchester

Mon 13/10

07:10-22:25

1 stop15h 15m

£76

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

07:30-21:50

1 stop14h 20m

Manchester

Thu 27/11

08:45-21:00

1 stop12h 15m

£79

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

07:00-22:30

1 stop15h 30m

Manchester

Thu 25/9

12:05-22:45

1 stop10h 40m

£79

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/10

07:00-22:25

1 stop15h 25m

Manchester

Sun 12/10

21:55-09:10

1 stop11h 15m

£103

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/10

06:00-09:30

1 stop3h 30m

Manchester

Mon 27/10

14:00-22:25

1 stop8h 25m

£103

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

17:10-00:50

1 stop7h 40m

Manchester

Sat 27/9

18:00-23:10

1 stop5h 10m

£111

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

11:25-16:25

1 stop5h 00m

Manchester

Sun 12/10

07:25-16:45

1 stop9h 20m

£120

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/9

14:55-22:50

1 stop7h 55m

Manchester

Fri 26/9

16:20-23:20

1 stop7h 00m

£121

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

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

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

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Manchester is 58 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 Edinburgh to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 EDI to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 22 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, easyJet, andRyanair from Edinburgh to Manchester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Manchester will take you 16h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is about 185 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Manchester round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Manchester is easyJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £60 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ryanair and British Airways, starting at £95 and £155 round-trip. easyJet is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester 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 Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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