Flights to Manchester

A cultural hub in Northern England

Manchester is a vibrant city that attracts numerous visitors from all over the world. Between a rich cultural heritage, sports, shopping, and entertainment, there are many things to see and do in the northern city.

When to visit: local events and festivals

A wide range of festivals and celebrations are organized in Manchester all year round, which is a great way to discover the local culture. Starting in January-February, the Chinese New Year celebrations are quite impressive. In terms of festivals, the most famous are the Jazz Festival, held at the end of July, the Manchester Literature Festival in September and October and the Manchester Food and Drink Festival in September.

 

Things to know before your trip

Overall, the cost of living in Manchester is lower than that of London, but it remains close to the average for the United Kingdom. Visitors can head to the Manchester Visitor Information Center located on the Piccadilly Plaza for help, suggestions and tips about the city.

 

Local public transport and accommodation

On arrival at Manchester Airport, several options are available to reach the city. Travelers can go to the railway station and catch a train to Manchester Piccadilly. A ticket costs around £4.50 and the journey is about 15 minutes long. The Metrolink also travels to central Manchester taking 35 minutes or so and the fare is approximately £4.50. Alternatively, number 43 bus is available for the same journey. Taxi ranks can be found at Terminal 1 and the price is around £18, for a journey lasting about 25 minutes. In terms of lodging in Manchester, budget accommodation is on offer starting at approximately £15 per person per night in a shared room. As for rooms in 3-star hotels, they cost around £60 per person per night. When it comes to public transport, the free Metroshuttle consists of 3 routes that serve all major areas in central Manchester. Tickets for Stagecoach buses cost about £1.50, while a day ticket for the tram is approximately £5. TfGM offers "any bus day tickets" and "system one", which can be used on all buses regardless of the operator. While public transport is useful, the sights in the city can be accessed on foot. 

Airport Manchester MAN

The international airport in Manchester was opened for civilian flights in 1938 and is one of the 50 largest airports in the world as far as traffic volume is concerned. In the United Kingdom, it currently ranks at place 4, behind the London airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, the short-term and long-term parking facilities may be used on payment of a fee.
• Nearby cities: Stockport (10 km), Manchester (17 km), Oldham (24 km), Bolton (28 km), Saint Helens (32 km), Stoke-on-Trent (40 km), Blackburn (46 km), Huddersfield (46 km), Liverpool (49 km), Sheffield (52 km)
• Directions by car: M56 Chester-Manchester, exit /junction N ° 5, the airport is signposted.
• Stations: The airport's railway station, Manchester Airport Railway Station, is linked to the British railway network.

Location

Manchester airport is located about 11 miles south of the city center, directly on the highway. Motorists should use the M56 leaving at exit N ° 5, the airport and car parks are then signposted.

Rail passengers can easily reach the airport by traveling to Manchester Airport Railway Station, which is linked to the British railway network. The station is located in the middle of the airport complex. A train service exists between the airport and Piccadilly Station, and there are many trains operating to the stations Oxford Road, Deansgate and Salford Crescent. From Manchester Piccadilly Station there is a nationwide train service to more than 100 cities in the United Kingdom. For connections to Wales, the Midlands and the South use Crewe station; for connections to Cumbria and Scotland, Preston station is most convenient.

Manchester City Skyline Stagecoach bus operates a shuttle bus to the airport every 10 to 30 minutes. Alternatively, the public bus number 43 has a daily service from Manchester city center leaving every 10 minutes. National Express has coaches going to various destinations in the country from the airport for example to Aberdeen or York.