Cheap flights from Manchester
Last updated 29 October 2026 · by the HopCheap team
Manchester has the widest choice of routes outside London, including Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and direct Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad flights to the Gulf. It has its own railway station with direct trains from across the North.
✦ Search live fares: “Cheap flights from Manchester next month”Where can I fly cheaply from Manchester?
These destinations have had direct or easy one-stop routes from Manchester. Airlines change schedules every season, so use the live search to check what's flying on your dates.
Europe
- Barcelona – best May–June and September–October
- Malaga – best April–June and September–October
- Alicante – best April–June and September–October
- Palma, Mallorca – best May–June and September
- Tenerife – best October–May
- Lisbon – best March–June and September–October
- Porto – best May–June and September
- Faro & the Algarve – best April–June and September–October
- Krakow – best May–June and September
- Budapest – best April–June and September–October
- Prague – best May–June and September
- Malta – best April–June and September–October
- Athens – best April–June and September–October
- Dubrovnik – best May–June and September
- Rome – best April–May and late September–October
- Venice – best March–May and October–November
- Vienna – best April–June and September–October
- Amsterdam – best April–May and September
- Dublin – best May–September
- Copenhagen – best May–September
- Geneva & the Alps – best January–March
- Salzburg – best December
- Rovaniemi (Lapland) – best January–March
Turkey
- Istanbul – best April–May and September–October
- Antalya – best May–June and September–October
- Dalaman (Fethiye & Marmaris) – best May–June and September–October
- Bodrum – best May–June and September
- Izmir (Kuşadası & Ephesus) – best April–June and September–October
North Africa
- Marrakech – best March–May and October–November
- Agadir – best October–April
- Fes – best March–May and October–November
- Tangier – best April–June and September–October
- Tunis – best March–May and October–November
- Djerba – best April–June and September–October
- Monastir, Sousse & Hammamet – best May–June and September–October
- Cairo – best October–April
- Hurghada – best October–April
- Sharm el-Sheikh – best October–April
Middle East
What are the cheapest winter sun trips from Manchester?
Good-value winter sun options include Malaga, Alicante, Tenerife, Faro & the Algarve, Malta, Marrakech. The cheapest weeks are usually in January, early March and November, outside half-term.
✦ Search live fares: “Winter sun from Manchester under £200”What are the cheapest city breaks from Manchester?
Popular low-cost city breaks include Lisbon, Porto, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Athens. Weekends cost more than midweek, and January to March is usually the cheapest time.
How can I save money flying from Manchester?
- Pre-book airport parking or use public transport – turn-up parking is expensive.
- Take an empty water bottle to fill up after security.
- Fly hand luggage only and check in online to avoid airport fees.
- Compare nearby airports: see all UK airports and our guide to the cheapest UK airport for Europe.
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- Weekend breaks under £100 from the UK: how to do it
Frequently asked questions
Where can I fly cheaply from Manchester?
Popular budget routes from Manchester include Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Palma, Mallorca, Tenerife, Lisbon. Check live fares, as schedules change by season.
When are flights from Manchester cheapest?
Usually midweek and outside UK school holidays – January to March and November are often the cheapest months.
We don't quote fixed prices because fares change constantly – the search buttons fetch current fares. Entry rules can change: always check GOV.UK before you travel.