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Manchester to Glasgow Flight Overview

The distance between Manchester and Glasgow is approximately 308.67km. The average flight time between Manchester and Glasgow is 3 hours 17 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July.

Cheapest one-way
£32
Ryanair Ryanair MAN-GLA 8h 55m · 1 stop Fri, Aug 28
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Cheapest return
£71
Ryanair Ryanair MAN-GLA 7h 10m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
308.67km
Flight distance
3h 17m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest flight options from Manchester to Glasgow over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £32 and round-trip tickets from £71.

      • MAN 13:05
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        GLA 20:15
        Manchester - Glasgow | Wed, Sep 2 | Ryanair
        GLA 09:05
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        MAN 22:30
        Glasgow - Manchester | Fri, Sep 4 | Ryanair
        £71 £85
        16% off
        16% off
        £85 £71
      • MAN 06:30
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 18:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Thu, Sep 3 | easyJet
        GLA 07:20
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        MAN 23:05
        Glasgow - Manchester | Mon, Sep 7 | easyJet
        £72 £85
        15% off
        15% off
        £85 £72
      • MAN 06:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 4 | easyJet
        GLA 07:20
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        MAN 23:05
        Glasgow - Manchester | Mon, Sep 7 | easyJet
        £73 £85
        14% off
        14% off
        £85 £73
      • MAN 14:20
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 25 | Ryanair UK
        GLA 07:55
        15h
        1 stop
        MAN 22:55
        Glasgow - Manchester | Tue, Sep 29 | easyJet
        £74
        13% off
        £85 £74
      • MAN 06:30
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 18:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Thu, Sep 17 | easyJet
        GLA 07:00
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        MAN 22:30
        Glasgow - Manchester | Fri, Sep 18 | easyJet
        £75
        12% off
        £85 £75
      • MAN 14:20
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 4 | Ryanair UK
        GLA 07:20
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        MAN 23:00
        Glasgow - Manchester | Mon, Sep 7 | easyJet
        £75
        12% off
        £85 £75
      • MAN 08:40
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:20
        Manchester - Glasgow | Tue, Sep 8 | easyJet
        GLA 06:20
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        MAN 22:45
        Glasgow - Manchester | Thu, Sep 10 | easyJet
        £75
        12% off
        £85 £75
      • MAN 06:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 25 | easyJet
        GLA 07:20
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        MAN 23:05
        Glasgow - Manchester | Mon, Sep 28 | easyJet
        £76
        11% off
        £85 £76
      • MAN 06:35
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 14:40
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 18 | easyJet
        GLA 11:45
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        MAN 22:20
        Glasgow - Manchester | Wed, Sep 23 | easyJet
        £76
        11% off
        £85 £76
      • MAN 06:40
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        GLA 18:25
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Sep 11 | easyJet
        GLA 06:00
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        MAN 17:05
        Glasgow - Manchester | Wed, Sep 16 | easyJet
        £76
        11% off
        £85 £76
      • MAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        GLA 14:00
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
        GLA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MAN 16:00
        Glasgow - Manchester | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
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      • MAN 06:00
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 14:55
        Manchester - Glasgow | Fri, Aug 28 | Ryanair
        £32 £288
        89% off
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 13:50
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 08:40
        Manchester - Glasgow | Thu, Aug 27 | Ryanair
        £32 £288
        89% off
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 18:55
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        GLA 15:15
        Manchester - Glasgow | Wed, Aug 19 | Ryanair
        £32 £288
        89% off
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 19:00
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:05
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sun, Sep 27 | Ryanair UK
        £32
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 23:00
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:15
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sat, Sep 5 | Ryanair
        £32
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 17:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:05
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sun, Sep 27 | Ryanair
        £32
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 09:05
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:55
        Manchester - Glasgow | Tue, Sep 29 | Ryanair
        £32
        89% off
        £288 £32
      • MAN 22:45
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:20
        Manchester - Glasgow | Wed, Sep 2 | Ryanair
        £41
        86% off
        £288 £41
      • MAN 23:00
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:15
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sat, Aug 29 | Ryanair
        £57
        80% off
        £288 £57
      • MAN 23:00
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 07:15
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sat, Aug 15 | Ryanair
        £259
        10% off
        £288 £259
      • MAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        GLA 14:00
        Manchester - Glasgow | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from Manchester to Glasgow

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Manchester to Glasgow, including British Airways, and . Ryanair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manchester to Glasgow according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £32 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAN to GLA on Fri, Aug 28), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £71 departing on Wed, Sep 2 and returning on Fri, Sep 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manchester to Glasgow with the following airlines, including: 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 3 hours 17 minutes to fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA).
  • 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 Glasgow 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Manchester to Glasgow, 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 Fri, Aug 28, with one-way flights priced at just £32.
    · 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 Glasgow travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Glasgow is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester to Glasgow on August 14, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £32.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Glasgow, with Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport (MAN-GLA) is by far the most common option on this route: Glasgow Airport (GLA) Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
  • The time difference between Glasgow 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 Glasgow is £137. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Manchester and Glasgow, 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.

Flights to Glasgow from Manchester

Find cheap flights from Manchester to Glasgow at Trip.com. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, tickets from Manchester to Glasgow are popular with travellers looking for both a short or longer getaway. You can travel from Manchester to Glasgow in just 1 hour, making it a convenient destination to get to. And with tickets starting at just £24, there’s never been a better time to fly from Manchester to Glasgow. Compare cheap flights at Trip.com today and start planning an exciting adventure.

How to find a cheap flights from Manchester to Glasgow

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 Glasgow.

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Glasgow

Airlines including British Airways, all fly from Manchester to Glasgow.

Flight distance & Flight time from Manchester to Glasgow

The distance between Manchester and Glasgow is 183 miles, with flights taking 1 hour.

Departure from Manchester Airport to Glasgow

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.