Flights London → Manchester
LHR → MAN
How long is the flight from London to Manchester?
The flight from London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 43 min. 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 London to Manchester, operating with a diverse fleet of Airbus aircraft including the A319, A320, A321, and A330-300. Manchester Airport, which opened in 1934, serves as the destination hub for this busy route, handling over 23 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) heads north-west for about 243 km, a flight time of roughly 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-MAN
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-MAN
The flight from London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 43 min. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Manchester, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Manchester route is about 243 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
