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

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £93.

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

Flights via Belfast (BFS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 25m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

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

Belfast (BFS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Manchester on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Departing from Edinburgh to Manchester will take you 6h 10m. The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is about 185 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 £43 on this airline. easyJet is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

When flying from Edinburgh to Manchester, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £77). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with easyJet 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.

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On our 2weeks travelling through europe we have been with 4 different flight operators and I most say easyjet have been the best ones for on time flights. Well done.

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On our 2weeks travelling through europe we have been with 4 different flight operators and I most say easyjet have been the best ones for on time flights. Well done.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Departing from Edinburgh to Manchester will take you 6h 10m. The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is about 185 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 £43 on this airline. easyJet is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?
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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £77). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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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Belfast (BFS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £93.

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Flights via Belfast (BFS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 25m.

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