Cheap Flights From Manchester To Glasgow
People fly between Manchester International and Glasgow International for business trips, visiting family, or holiday weekends. There are no direct flights available on this route; every journey requires at least one connection through another airport. You can compare dated fares and see which airlines offer the best value depending on your travel dates.
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 | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 13 Jan 2027 | from $134 | Search 13 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 15 Nov 2026 | from $202 | Search 15 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $324 | Search 9 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 12 Dec 2026 | from $327 | Search 12 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 8 Nov 2026 | from $348 | Search 8 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 7 Dec 2026 | from $484 | Search 7 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 11 Jun 2027 | from $528 | Search 11 Jun 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 3 Feb 2027 | from $607 | Search 3 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 3 Feb 2027 | from $607 | Search 3 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 19 Nov 2026 | from $1,114 | Search 19 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 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: May — from $115.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $261 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $348 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $228 | 5 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $213 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $240 | 13 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $207 | 14 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $122 | 27 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $115 | 18 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $149 | 18 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $239 | 24 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $160 | 6 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester International MAN | 14 km |
| Glasgow | Glasgow International GLA | 12 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
May is typically the cheapest month to fly between these cities when demand is lower. Other months with published prices include October, November, December, January, February, March, April, June, July, and August. Travel during school holidays tends to cost more, while mid-week departures often provide better rates than weekends.
Airlines and what to expect
Some carriers like Easyjet operate low-cost services where you pay extra for checked baggage and seat selection. Full-service airlines such as British Airways and Lufthansa include these items in their base fares. Aer Lingus, KLM, Swiss, and Icelandair connect through their respective hubs before reaching Glasgow. Loganair Limited and Emerald Airlines may offer regional connections with different fare structures.
Arriving — Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport sits about nine miles from the city centre with straightforward transport options into town. Buses run regularly to central locations while taxis are available outside arrivals. The terminal building is compact enough that finding your gate should not take long once you've cleared security and passed through immigration if arriving internationally.
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 Glasgow
- 626 k (2018)
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Europe/London)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm whether Manchester International or another nearby airport serves as your departure point when booking tickets.
- Check baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge extra for checked luggage beyond carry-on items.
- Verify what documentation you need when entering Scotland, especially regarding passport validity requirements.
- Review connection times if booking separate tickets rather than a single itinerary through one airline.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester – Glasgow: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for May 2027 — $115. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Manchester – Glasgow: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Easyjet, British Airways, Emerald Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Loganair Limited.
Manchester – Glasgow: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Glasgow?
The distance is about 292 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 48 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Manchester – Glasgow?
Manchester: Manchester International (MAN). Glasgow: Glasgow International (GLA).
What is the time difference between Manchester and Glasgow?
Glasgow is in the same time zone as Manchester.
Manchester — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Ryanair | direct | 28 Nov 2026 | from $30 |
| Rzeszow | Ryanair | direct | 12 Nov 2026 | from $33 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 9 Nov 2026 | from $47 |
| Rome | Jet2 | direct | 30 Dec 2026 | from $86 |
| Antalya | Jet2 | direct | 11 Nov 2026 | from $94 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 12 Dec 2026 | from $107 |
| Bucharest | British Airways | with a stop | 16 Feb 2027 | from $193 |
| Burgas | Jet2 | direct | 10 May 2027 | from $300 |
| Warsaw | Scandinavian Airlines | with a stop | 3 Nov 2026 | from $317 |
| Chisinau | British Airways | with a stop | 27 Dec 2026 | from $398 |
Glasgow — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Manchester / Glasgow that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Belfast | 181 km from Glasgow | direct | 15 Nov 2026 | from $22 |
| Birmingham → Glasgow | 119 km from Manchester | direct | 13 Nov 2026 | from $29 |
| Manchester → Edinburgh | 67 km from Glasgow | with a stop | 4 Dec 2026 | from $92 |
| Liverpool → Glasgow | 51 km from Manchester | with a stop | 21 Nov 2026 | from $132 |