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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Manchester from £46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAN
25 mars — 1 avr.1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester are usually found in August or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 mars 2025.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£46

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£159
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 28/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 24/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 mars 2025.

jeu. 11/913:45EDI - MAN
2 stops8h 35mMultiple Airlines
ven. 12/906:15MAN - EDI
1 stop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£143
mer. 10/1214:15EDI - MAN
1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways
jeu. 11/1206:00MAN - EDI
1 stop3h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/3£190
lun. 14/720:15EDI - MAN
1 stop19h 15mAer Lingus
jeu. 17/708:10MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/3£356
lun. 28/407:20EDI - MAN
2 stops12h 00mLoganair
mer. 30/417:00MAN - EDI
1 stop3h 50mLoganair
Deal found 19/3£518
lun. 28/412:40EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 10mBrussels Airlines
mer. 30/406:05MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 18/3£4,160
jeu. 3/408:25EDI - MAN
1 stop9h 30mSWISS
lun. 7/413:40MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/3£4,553

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Edinburgh

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 14/7

06:40-23:10

2 stops40h 30m

Manchester

jeu. 17/7

05:50-09:50

2 stops28h 00m

£161

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 23/4

18:45-22:35

1 stop3h 50m

Manchester

dim. 27/4

08:40-23:05

2 stops14h 25m

£333

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 14/7

20:15-15:30

1 stop19h 15m

Manchester

jeu. 17/7

08:10-19:05

1 stop10h 55m

£356

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 28/4

07:20-19:20

2 stops12h 00m

Manchester

mer. 30/4

17:00-20:50

1 stop3h 50m

£518

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 28/4

12:40-21:50

1 stop9h 10m

Manchester

mer. 30/4

06:05-11:50

1 stop5h 45m

£4,160

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 3/4

08:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

Manchester

lun. 7/4

13:40-18:55

1 stop5h 15m

£4,553

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 24/7

07:20-16:55

1 stop9h 35m

£46

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 28/5

07:20-11:10

1 stop3h 50m

£49

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 28/5

07:15-13:30

2 stops6h 15m

£85

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 1/6

13:15-21:50

1 stop8h 35m

£250

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Manchester is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 mars 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Manchester flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 20 mars 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
344 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,321 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,063 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,793 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Manchester round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Manchester is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ryanair and easyJet, starting at £103 and £106 round-trip. Ryanair is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £46 on Ryanair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ryanair from £49 and Brussels Airlines from £250 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£67Average£119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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British AirwaysCheapest£154Average£201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£202Average£278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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