Flights Frankfurt → Manchester
FRA → MAN
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt to Manchester, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A319, A321, A320, and Boeing 737-300. Manchester Airport, which opened in 1934, serves as the destination hub, welcoming over 23 million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.7/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester (MAN) heads north-west for about 832 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-MAN
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Manchester route is about 832 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.
