Flights Brussels → Manchester
BRU → MAN
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 15.2/100 (medium), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating BRU-MAN
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-MAN
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.
