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7 Nov, Sat
Dammam – Manchester
14h 5m
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5 Nov, Thu
Riyadh – Manchester
11h 5m
1 stop
RUH–MAN
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12 Nov, Thu
Jeddah – Manchester
14h
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JED–MAN
Pegasus
21 Oct, Wed
Madinah – Manchester
11h 55m
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Etihad Airways
18 Nov, Wed
Gassim – Manchester
10h 40m
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Gulf Air
23 Oct, Fri
Abha – Manchester
1d 20m
2 stop
AHB–MAN
Flydubai
22 Oct, Thu
Tabuk – Manchester
1d 5m
1 stop
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Egyptair
17 Nov, Tue
Tabuk – Manchester
12h 25m
1 stop
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Flydubai
31 Oct, Sat
Taif – Manchester
23h 40m
1 stop
TIF–MAN
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About Manchester
Located in Northwest England, Manchester is considered England's "Second City" after London. Home to 600,000 people in the city center and 2.7 million people when including the surrounding suburban areas. Its has been settled since the Roman Era, but grew exponentially during the Industrial Revolution as a center of cotton processing and textiles production.
Today it is a diverse city and a great place to sample world cuisine. Rusholme Street is known as "Curry Mile", but is home to a range of restauraunts serving kebabs, Chinese, Mexican, and African food. Other places to visit include the Manchester Cathedral, the city museum, the Old Trafford Museum, and the People's History Museum. The city is famous for its Premier League sports team Manchester United, and if you decide to go to a match you can relax afterwards in a Market Street cafe or pub.
Manchester has a generally cold and rainy climate. August and July are the hottest months, while January and February are the coldest.
Transportation to Manchester City Center from Airport
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.
Taxi
Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.
Train
Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.
Tram
There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.
Bicycle
Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.
Rental Car
Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.
Manchester Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Monday
19 Oct
14°10°
Tuesday
20 Oct
12°11°
Wednesday
21 Oct
11°6°
Thursday
22 Oct
11°5°
Friday
23 Oct
13°8°
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest flights to Manchester?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest flights to Manchester?
Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data of all airlines that have flights from your preferred departure point to your Manchester destination. You can see all Manchester flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight ticket.
To which airport are the flights to Manchester arranged?
To which airport are the flights to Manchester arranged?
Manchester flights are organized to Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly station Railway Station.
How many hours does it take to travel to Manchester by plane?
How many hours does it take to travel to Manchester by plane?
Riyadh - Manchester 6 hour 20 minutes, Jeddah - Manchester 6 hour 10 minutes, Dammam - Manchester 6 hour 30 minutes, Yanbu Al Bahr - Manchester 5 hour 50 minutes, Abha - Manchester 6 hour 50 minutes, Jizan - Manchester 7 hour, Gurayat - Manchester 4 hour 50 minutes, Qassimiut - Manchester 3 hour 20 minutes, Al Baha - Manchester 6 hour 30 minutes, Al Ula - Manchester 5 hour 30 minutes, Medina - Manchester 10 hour 20 minutes, Tabuk - Manchester 5 hour 10 minutes, Taif - Manchester 6 hour 20 minutes.
Which airlines have direct flights to Manchester from which cities?
Which airlines have direct flights to Manchester from which cities?
Gulf Air organizes direct flights to Manchester from Manama.
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