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.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 26 Nov 2026 | from $213 | Search 26 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $245 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | — | 5 Nov 2026 | from $251 | Search 5 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 2 Jan 2027 | from $323 | Search 2 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 29 Oct 2026 | from $367 | Search 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.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $426 | 29 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $251 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $170 | 11 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $177 | 27 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $183 | 15 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $202 | 17 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $307 | 16 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $255 | 30 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $449 | 25 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $228 | 4 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness | Inverness INV | 14 km |
| Manchester | Manchester International MAN | 14 km |
Route on the map
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
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Easyjet | direct | 18 Nov 2026 | from $24 |
| Dublin | British Airways | with a stop | 10 Nov 2026 | from $138 |
| Krakow | Easyjet | with a stop | 7 Jul 2027 | from $217 |
| Manchester | Loganair Limited | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $251 |
| Barcelona | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 3 Jan 2027 | from $355 |
| Warsaw | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 27 Dec 2026 | from $396 |
| Amsterdam | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 29 Oct 2026 | from $722 |
Manchester — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Inverness / Manchester that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Manchester | 180 km from Inverness | with a stop | 16 Dec 2026 | from $87 |
| Aberdeen → Manchester | 126 km from Inverness | with a stop | 5 Nov 2026 | from $121 |