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Cheap flights from Inverness to Manchester

Inverness has one airport serving the Highlands, while Manchester International handles traffic for northern England. You will find direct connections between them as well as routes requiring a change of planes. Search results show dated fares and a price calendar so you can pick your dates before booking.

Cheapest monthDecember
Airlines5
Direct flightsdirect
Distance461 km
Direct flight time *1 h 01 min
Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Emerald AirlinesEmerald AirlinesEAwith a stop—26 Nov 2026from $213Search 26 Nov 2026
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.320 Nov 2026from $245Search 20 Nov 2026
Loganair LimitedLoganair LimitedLMdirect—5 Nov 2026from $251Search 5 Nov 2026
British AirwaysBritish AirwaysBAwith a stop—2 Jan 2027from $323Search 2 Jan 2027
Aer LingusAer LingusEIwith a stop—29 Oct 2026from $367Search 29 Oct 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 28 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $170.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $42629 Oct 2026
November 2026from $2515 Nov 2026
December 2026from $17011 Dec 2026
January 2027from $17727 Jan 2027
February 2027from $18315 Feb 2027
March 2027from $20217 Mar 2027
April 2027from $30716 Apr 2027
May 2027from $25530 May 2027
June 2027from $44925 Jun 2027
July 2027from $2284 Jul 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
InvernessInverness INV14 km
ManchesterManchester International MAN14 km

Route on the map

InvernessManchester461 km
Inverness – Manchester: 461 km in a straight line; United Kingdom is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

January is the cheapest month on this route when demand drops after the holidays. The period from October through July shows prices across most of the year, with February and March still carrying winter levels while April brings spring travel. School holidays in Britain and December's festive weeks push fares higher than average. Book early for those periods rather than waiting until close to departure.

Airlines and what to expect

British Airways offers full-service connections through its network, while Loganair Limited focuses on regional UK routes with basic service. Emerald Airlines operates as a regional carrier between Scottish cities and English hubs. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provides European connections via Amsterdam if you need onward travel. Aer Lingus adds Irish routing options for passengers heading further west. Each airline includes different baggage allowances and seat choices depending on fare class.

Arriving — Manchester

Manchester International sits about nine miles north of the city centre with regular train links running every few minutes. You can take a taxi or bus into town once you clear customs at the arrivals hall. The airport serves as a gateway to the whole region, so expect connections heading south toward Liverpool and Birmingham. Allow extra time during peak periods when queues form outside baggage claim.

Before you go: United Kingdom

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 before you book

  • Confirm which terminal handles your flight since some airlines use separate buildings.
  • Check baggage allowances if flying with Emerald Airlines or Loganair Limited on economy fares.
  • Verify whether your connection is on one ticket or requires rebooking at the hub airport.
  • Ensure your passport covers the validity needed for UK domestic travel between cities.
  • Book early in January when prices sit lowest before spring demand increases.

Frequently asked questions

Inverness – Manchester: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $170. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Inverness – Manchester: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Loganair Limited, British Airways, Aer Lingus.

Inverness – Manchester: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Inverness to Manchester?

The distance is about 461 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 01 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Inverness – Manchester?

Inverness: Inverness (INV). Manchester: Manchester International (MAN).

What is the time difference between Inverness and Manchester?

Manchester is in the same time zone as Inverness.

Inverness — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonEasyjetdirect18 Nov 2026from $24
DublinBritish Airwayswith a stop10 Nov 2026from $138
KrakowEasyjetwith a stop7 Jul 2027from $217
ManchesterLoganair Limiteddirect5 Nov 2026from $251
BarcelonaAer Linguswith a stop3 Jan 2027from $355
WarsawAer Linguswith a stop27 Dec 2026from $396
AmsterdamAer Linguswith a stop29 Oct 2026from $722

Manchester — flights from other cities

FromFlightDatePrice from
Krakowdirect25 Nov 2026from $59
Warsawdirect25 Nov 2026from $96

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Inverness / Manchester that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Edinburgh → Manchester180 km from Invernesswith a stop16 Dec 2026from $87
Aberdeen → Manchester126 km from Invernesswith a stop5 Nov 2026from $121
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