Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Manchester and Edinburgh are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you get on your MAN to EDI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAN and EDI:
George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, ر.ق. 183 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 393. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAN to EDI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from MAN to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Edinburgh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Glasgow is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
