Traveling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Bristol and Manchester are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRS to MAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BRS and MAN include:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Currently, $59 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $118. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BRS to MAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BRS to MAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights leaving from Bristol Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BRS? If you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MAN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice to explore Manchester and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 11 miles from the center of Manchester. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 48ºF to 73ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between 30ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Manchester. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 70 miles south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.