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Manchester to Belfast Flight Overview

The distance between Manchester and Belfast is approximately 274.6km. The average flight time between Manchester and Belfast is 1 hour 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£17
Ryanair Ryanair MAN-BFS 1h · Direct Wed, Aug 26
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Cheapest return
£33
Ryanair Ryanair MAN-BFS 1h · Direct Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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Ryanair Ryanair Cheapest · From £17 easyJet easyJet Most booked
Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
274.6km
Flight distance
1h 5m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Manchester to Belfast over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £17 and round-trip tickets from £33.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAN 21:20
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 22:20
        Manchester - Belfast | Thu, Aug 20 | Ryanair
        BFS 22:45
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 23:45
        Belfast - Manchester | Thu, Aug 27 | Ryanair UK
        £33 £39
        15% off
        15% off
        £39 £33
      • MAN 06:05
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 07:05
        Manchester - Belfast | Wed, Aug 19 | Ryanair
        BFS 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 09:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Mon, Aug 24 | Ryanair UK
        £33 £39
        15% off
        15% off
        £39 £33
      • MAN 06:05
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 07:05
        Manchester - Belfast | Wed, Aug 26 | Ryanair
        BFS 21:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 22:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Sat, Aug 29 | Ryanair UK
        £34 £39
        13% off
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 08:35
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 09:35
        Manchester - Belfast | Sun, Sep 6 | Ryanair
        BFS 13:50
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 14:50
        Belfast - Manchester | Wed, Sep 9 | easyJet
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 06:05
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 07:05
        Manchester - Belfast | Wed, Sep 2 | Ryanair
        BFS 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 09:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Mon, Sep 7 | easyJet
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 20:30
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 21:30
        Manchester - Belfast | Mon, Aug 24 | Ryanair
        BFS 21:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 22:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Sat, Aug 29 | Ryanair UK
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 09:00
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 10:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        BFS 07:05
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 08:05
        Belfast - Manchester | Fri, Sep 25 | easyJet
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 09:00
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 10:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Tue, Aug 18 | Ryanair
        BFS 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 09:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Mon, Aug 24 | Ryanair UK
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 20:15
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 21:15
        Manchester - Belfast | Sat, Aug 15 | Ryanair
        BFS 22:45
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 23:45
        Belfast - Manchester | Thu, Aug 20 | Ryanair UK
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 08:15
        Manchester - Belfast | Mon, Aug 17 | Ryanair
        BFS 08:40
        1h
        Direct
        MAN 09:40
        Belfast - Manchester | Mon, Aug 24 | Ryanair UK
        £34
        13% off
        £39 £34
      • MAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BFS 14:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
        BFS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MAN 16:00
        Belfast - Manchester | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAN 14:15
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 15:15
        Manchester - Belfast | Wed, Aug 26 | Ryanair
        £17 £21
        19% off
        19% off
        £21 £17
      • MAN 21:20
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 22:20
        Manchester - Belfast | Thu, Aug 27 | Ryanair
        £17 £21
        19% off
        19% off
        £21 £17
      • MAN 08:35
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 09:35
        Manchester - Belfast | Sun, Sep 20 | Ryanair
        £18 £21
        14% off
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 20:30
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 21:30
        Manchester - Belfast | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 09:00
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 10:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 14:15
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 15:15
        Manchester - Belfast | Wed, Sep 23 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 21:20
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 22:20
        Manchester - Belfast | Thu, Sep 17 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 18:30
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 19:30
        Manchester - Belfast | Fri, Sep 18 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 09:00
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 10:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 21:20
        1h
        Direct
        BFS 22:20
        Manchester - Belfast | Thu, Sep 10 | Ryanair
        £18
        14% off
        £21 £18
      • MAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BFS 14:00
        Manchester - Belfast | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from Manchester to Belfast

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Manchester to Belfast, including easyJet, Aer Lingus and Ryanair UK. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
easyJet logo easyJet
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Ryanair UK logo Ryanair UK
British Airways logo British Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manchester to Belfast according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Manchester to Belfast

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Manchester to Belfast?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Manchester to Belfast in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Belfast is December, with an average price of £29. The most expensive month is usually August, with average prices reaching £49.

£49
£39
£29
£19
    Cheapest
  • £49
    Aug
  • £34
    Sep
  • £39
    Oct
  • £34
    Nov
  • £29
    Dec
  • £30
    Jan
  • £42
    Feb
  • £32
    Mar
  • £35
    Apr
  • £39
    May
  • £35
    Jun
  • £37
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Manchester to Belfast?

Average price of return flights from Manchester to Belfast purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Manchester to Belfast, with an average price of £74. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £146.

£146
£110
£74
£38
    Cheapest
  • £146
    Aug
  • £110
    Sep
  • £132
    Oct
  • £139
    Nov
  • £137
    Dec
  • £74
    Jan
  • £76
    Feb
  • £84
    Mar
  • £94
    Apr
  • £89
    May
  • £100
    Jun
  • £109
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Manchester to Belfast?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Manchester to Belfast during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Manchester to Belfast are available on Sep 1, starting from £18.

£77
£48
£18
0
    Cheapest
  • £39
    27
    Aug
  • £46
    28
  • £48
    29
  • £42
    30
  • £77
    31
  • £18
    1
    Sep
  • £26
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (BFS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £17 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAN to BFS on Wed, Aug 26), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £33 departing on Thu, Aug 20 and returning on Thu, Aug 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manchester to Belfast with the following airlines, including: easyJet Aer Lingus Ryanair UK British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (BFS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Belfast is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Manchester to Belfast. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA8905 (16:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Manchester to Belfast, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just £17.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Belfast travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Belfast is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester to Belfast on August 8, 2026 with Ryanair UK, with prices starting at £32.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Belfast, with Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport (MAN-BFS) is by far the most common option on this route: Belfast International Airport (BFS) Belfast City Airport (BHD).
  • The time difference between Belfast and Manchester is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Manchester to Belfast is £88. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Manchester to Belfast is £93. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Manchester and Belfast, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • easyJet and Ryanair UKare the most popular budget airlines flying from Manchester to Belfast. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights to Belfast from Manchester

Find cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast at Trip.com. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, tickets from Manchester to Belfast are popular with travellers looking for both a short or longer getaway. You can travel from Manchester to Belfast in just 1 hour, making it a convenient destination to get to. And with tickets starting at just £13, there’s never been a better time to fly from Manchester to Belfast. Compare cheap flights at Trip.com today and start planning an exciting adventure.

How to find a cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast

Flying on a weekday instead of a weekend, booking in advance and choosing to fly with budget airlines are just a few ways you can find the best deals and secure cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast.

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Belfast

Airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, all fly from Manchester to Belfast.

Flight distance & Flight time from Manchester to Belfast

The distance between Manchester and Belfast is 168 miles, with flights taking 1 hour.

Departure from Manchester Airport to Belfast

It’s easy to get to Manchester Airport from the city centre. There are regular direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly station which take around 20 minutes, with tickets from just £3.10. The Manchester Metrolink is another convenient way to get to the airport. It’s a 25-minute tram ride and costs £4.60. Alternatively, Stagecoach offer 24-hour buses for just £2. You can catch numbers 43 or 103 from Piccadilly Gardens, with a journey time of around 45 minutes. You can also get a 30-minute taxi with prices starting from £20.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.