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Flights from Manchester to Belfast

Airlines operating flights from Manchester to Belfast

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Manchester to Belfast, including easyJet, Ryanair UK and Aer Lingus. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
easyJet logo easyJet
Ryanair UK logo Ryanair UK
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
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.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Manchester to Belfast over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £18 and round-trip tickets from £31.

Displayed flight fares from Manchester to Belfast are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Manchester to Belfast

The distance between Manchester and Belfast is 274.6km. It takes around 1 hour 3 minutes on average to fly from Manchester to Belfast. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£18
Cheapest return ticket price£31
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance274.6km
Average flight time1 hour 3 minutes
Popular airlineeasyJet
Flight statistics for the Manchester–Belfast route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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 Dec, with an average price of £28. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £61.

£61
£45
£28
£12
    Cheapest
  • £47
    Feb
  • £35
    Mar
  • £58
    Apr
  • £61
    May
  • £42
    Jun
  • £43
    Jul
  • £46
    Aug
  • £33
    Sep
  • £38
    Oct
  • £32
    Nov
  • £28
    Dec
  • £29
    Jan

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, Mar is often the cheapest month for fly from Manchester to Belfast, with an average price of £71. Apr is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £165.

£165
£118
£71
£24
    Cheapest
  • £162
    Feb
  • £71
    Mar
  • £165
    Apr
  • £110
    May
  • £122
    Jun
  • £151
    Jul
  • £145
    Aug
  • £106
    Sep
  • £128
    Oct
  • £134
    Nov
  • £132
    Dec
  • £71
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Manchester to Belfast?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Manchester to Belfast on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Belfast is Wed. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sun as fares are usually the highest.

£66
£57
£47
£38
    Cheapest
  • £49
    Mon
  • £48
    Tue
  • £47
    Wed
  • £52
    Thu
  • £61
    Fri
  • £59
    Sat
  • £66
    Sun

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 £18 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAN to BFS on Mon, Feb 23), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £31 departing on Sun, Mar 22 and returning on Fri, Mar 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manchester to Belfast with the following airlines, including: easyJet Ryanair UK Aer Lingus 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 3 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 67 flight per week flying from Manchester to Belfast. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aer Lingus: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EI3613 (12:40) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA8901 (08:35) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA8903 (12:40)
  • 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 Mon, Feb 23, with one-way flights priced at just £18.
    · 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester to Belfast on February 25, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at £27.
  • 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) George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
  • The time difference between Belfast and Manchester is 0h.
  • 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.

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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Manchester to Belfast

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Manchester to Belfast?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Manchester to Belfast on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Manchester to Belfast is Ryanair UK, with an average fare of £39.

£39
£84
£129
£174
Ryanair UK
£39
Ryanair UK
easyJet
£55
easyJet
Aer Lingus
£90
Aer Lingus
British Airways
£174
British Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Manchester to Belfast?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Manchester to Belfast on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Manchester to Belfast is easyJet, operating 30 flights per week.

6
14
22
30
easyJet
30
easyJet
Aer Lingus
27
Aer Lingus
Qatar Airways
27
Qatar Airways
British Airways
27
British Airways
Ryanair UK
14
Ryanair UK

How many flights fly from Manchester to Belfast each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Manchester to Belfast on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Manchester to Belfast are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

95
74
52
31
Highest
73
Mon
52
Tue
66
Wed
69
Thu
95
Fri
62
Sat
82
Sun