Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Nottingham and Manchester follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your EMA to MAN flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EMA and MAN include:
Dublin Airport
Jersey Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Right now, ج.م. 3,651 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 7,748. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EMA to MAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of all flights leaving East Midlands Airport, 75.1% land on schedule at their destination.
East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to EMA:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and chase adventure across Manchester and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Manchester. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EMA to MAN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Manchester, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are highlights.
