Traveling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PIK to MAN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PIK and MAN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Corvera International Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
$85 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts at $235. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PIK to MAN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PIK to MAN.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're arriving on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and explore beyond Manchester's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the center of Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Manchester. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to go to Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 48ºF and 73ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from PIK to MAN around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Manchester, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Travel about 160 miles south-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key highlights.
