Flights London → Manchester
LHR → MAN
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 14.2/100 (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) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-MAN
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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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.
