Cheap flights from Birmingham to Manchester

Look at the weeks just before and after May, then price up May itself, because that is the cheapest month shown for Birmingham to Manchester. Winter dates in November, December, January, February and March are also listed, and Christmas plus school holidays can tighten seat choice even on a short route. Flying midweek usually leaves more options than a Friday or Sunday, while arriving late can cost you the cheapest connection or force an overnight stop.

The practical difference is between one ticket that covers the whole journey and separate tickets that do not. All eight carriers listed connect rather than fly non-stop, so compare protected connections, checked-bag rules and change fees before choosing between Aer Lingus, Loganair Limited, Aurigny Air Services, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, HOP!, Cityjet and Eurowings.

Arriving late into Manchester International changes the plan, because the last rail or tram services may have ended and you are left with a taxi or a night bus. The airport is not a long way from the city centre in ordinary traffic, but allow time for baggage reclaim and the walk to transport, especially after a connection. If your flight lands after the last train, check where you will sleep or how you will reach your accommodation before you book rather than after.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Manchester

548 k (2018)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether the whole journey is one ticket or two separate bookings before you pay.
• Make sure the connection time works on a single itinerary and that the second flight is protected if the first is late.
• Compare checked-bag rules across the carriers, because a cheap sector can become expensive once bags are added.
• Confirm which Manchester terminal and which Birmingham departure point your flights use.
• Check passport and visa rules for the United Kingdom if you are connecting through another country.
• Look at late-arrival transport to Manchester before booking an evening flight.