Cheap Flights from Manchester to Belfast

Summer and the school holidays are the stretch where fares climb highest, and the Christmas run-up gets busy too. Work back from there and December stands out as the quietest, cheapest month on the calendar, with November and January close behind. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday and Sunday flights. Booking a few weeks ahead beats leaving it to the last minute, especially for weekend trips.

Ryanair UK and Ryanair carry most of the direct traffic, with EasyJet Europe also flying the route nonstop — these are low-cost carriers, so hold luggage and seat choice cost extra. Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, British Airways and Loganair Limited offer full-service alternatives where a cabin bag is typically included. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connects this route through its hub if you prefer a one-stop itinerary, and Accesrail appears on combined-ticket routings. Check what each fare covers before you compare on price alone.

You land at George Best City Airport, only a short ride from Belfast's centre — the transfer feels more like a bus trip across town than an airport journey. Regular buses meet each flight and drop you in the city, and a taxi takes minutes rather than half an hour. There is no second airport choice at this end, which keeps things simple. Watch the time of your last bus or train connection if you land late in the evening.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Belfast

345 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether hold luggage or a cabin bag is included, since low-cost fares on this route charge for both.
• Confirm you are flying from Manchester International, the only airport serving the city on this route.
• If your ticket mixes airlines on separate bookings, allow real transfer time between flights.
• Check passport requirements for travel within the United Kingdom before you book.
• Compare December against the summer months if your dates are flexible.
• Look at the arrival time against bus schedules into Belfast.