Loganair flights to Manchester from £57*

Manchester is one of the most exciting destinations in the Northwest. Affectionately nicknamed Madchester, one of the UK’s largest cities was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Along with its 25 Nobel Prize winners, Manchester University is where Ernest Rutherford first split the atom! From industry and science to music, sport and food, Manchester is a trendsetter. The city is packed with exciting attractions and stimulating experiences… think shopping, dining, sports matches and lively nights on the tiles. Get ready to go and book flights to Manchester with Loganair.

Getting Around Manchester

Many of Manchester’s central attractions are easily reached on foot. The city also has a vast network of cycle lanes and plenty of bike rental locations. Metered taxis and ride-sharing services are abundant. Public transport makes getting around Manchester a breeze, with free city buses operating on circular routes to major shopping, business and entertainment areas. Planning to use public transport often? Buy a System One Travelcard for convenient travel on local buses, trams and trains.

When you land at Manchester Airport, board a train to Piccadilly Station, catch a Metrolink tram to Cornbrook, from where you can connect to various points around the city, or book a door-to-door cab or Uber ride.

Best Things to See in Manchester

Look out for emblematic bees dotted throughout the city, symbolic of Manchester’s hard-working spirit, a hive of activity, unity and pride.

Choose from museums such as the chock-filled and free-to-enter Manchester Museum, the fan-favourite National Football Museum, the Manchester Jewish Museum and the historic Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Explore the English Industrial Revolution and celebrate Manchester’s innovative past at the child-friendly Museum of Science and Industry.

Study themes related to social justice at the People’s History Museum and visit the Pankhurst Centre, the birthplace of the suffragette movement. For art lovers, Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth Art Gallery are ideal places to spend a few hours.

Visit Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in the UK, or marvel at the exquisite Gothic interiors of the John Rylands Library. Admire the handsome façade and glorious rooms of Manchester Town Hall, and be awestruck by the 15th-century Manchester Cathedral. View Victorian carvings in St. Mary’s Church, and travel back in time to the ruined fort of Roman Mamucium. The Victoria Baths also offer a captivating glimpse of bygone days.

Unwind in the expansive Heaton Park or Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden. Wander along the canals of Castlefield, discover Asian culture in the UK’s second-biggest Chinatown or feel the rush at Chill Factore, the indoor Snowcentre and iFLY, the skydiving event.

Sport in Manchester

The city is home to two Premier League football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. Tour Old Trafford to learn more about the mighty Red Devils, or visit the Etihad Stadium if you’re a greater fan of the blues. Travel to Manchester for derby day to enjoy true football fever.

The city’s sporting prowess doesn’t end with football. Book tickets to see the Manchester Giants basketball team or Manchester Storm ice hockey team work their magic. Attend an energetic rugby league or union match, support Lancashire County Cricket Club, or visit the National Cycling Centre.

Shopping in Manchester

Loganair’s flight deals to Manchester include a 15-kg checked baggage allowance and standard hand luggage. Save space in your bags for your return journey － Manchester’s incredible shopping scene is sure to tempt you!

Window-shop top brands along Market Street and shopping centres such as the Arndale, the Trafford Centre, the Great Northern and the Victorian-style Barton Arcade. Don’t miss the Jewellery Quarter if you’re looking for sparkly gems.

Head to the Northern Quarter for bohemian vibes, antique finds, quirky boutiques and a wealth of independent stores. The area is also home to Affleck’s Palace, an eclectic treasure trove of new-age fashions and trinkets, and the place to purchase art, music and unique indie goods.

Nightlife in Manchester

Watch live shows at the cultural highlight, the Royal Exchange, browse concert and event listings for the AO Arena and explore contemporary film and performing arts at HOME.

Terrific restaurants abound in Manchester, catering to all tastes and budgets. Sample tasty Asian fare along Rusholme’s Curry Mile and enjoy global goodies in the Northern Quarter, or recharge in one of the Printworks’ restaurants before schmoozing in one of its bars.

While away the evening in traditional pubs or join a bar crawl around the city’s hottest craft beer spots. Don your glad rags for a classy night in Spinningfields and join a youthful, exuberant crowd at Deansgate Locks. Experience Manchester’s flourishing LGBTQ scene in Canal Street, aka the Gay Village, with cabaret bars, dance clubs and chilled-out watering holes.

Loganair connects you to more destinations around the UK than any other domestic carrier. Book tickets to Manchester with Loganair for personal service and complimentary Scottish refreshments on board. Start planning your action-packed adventure and book your flights to Manchester now!