Flights Brussels → Manchester
BRU → MAN
How long is the flight from Brussels to Manchester?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Manchester, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A319, Avro RJ100, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q. Manchester Airport, which opened in 1934, serves as a major hub for this route, handling over 23 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Manchester (MAN) heads north-west for about 536 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Manchester it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating BRU-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-MAN
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
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The Brussels-Manchester route is about 536 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
