Cheap flights from Manchester to Gothenburg

The shoulder weeks on either side of winter work out cheapest on this route, and December itself is the month where fares tend to drop, outside the Christmas rush. Autumn and early spring sit in the middle of the range; school holidays and the Swedish midsummer period push prices up. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and booking a few weeks ahead beats last-minute fares on the low-cost carriers.

What the fare includes is where the airlines split. Ryanair UK, Ryanair, Easyjet and Jet2 sell the seat only, so bags, seat selection and anything else appear as extras at checkout, and their nonstop fares are usually the lowest headline price. Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Norwegian International and Cityjet follow the fuller-service model, with cabin baggage in the base fare, though several of them route you through a connection rather than flying nonstop. Check the baggage rules before comparing, because a cheap nonstop can cost more than a connecting fare once a checked bag is added.

Landvetter is a medium-sized airport rather than a huge hub, so walks from gate to exit are short and queues at immigration rarely take long. It lies outside the city, and the usual way in is the express bus that meets incoming flights, with taxis and rental cars as the alternatives. Buses run to the city centre from just outside arrivals, so you don't need to plan much beyond checking the timetable for your arrival hour.

Currency

SEK (kr)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Swedish

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+46

Internet domain

.se

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Gothenburg

675 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Stockholm)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what a checked or cabin bag costs with the low-cost carriers before comparing headline fares.
• Confirm you're leaving from Manchester International, the city's single airport, so you don't confuse it with a nearby alternative.
• Look at the total journey time on connecting itineraries, since several carriers route through a hub.
• Make sure your passport meets Sweden's entry requirements and check whether you need any additional documents.
• Compare December fares against the neighbouring months if your dates are flexible.