Cheap weekend flights from Manchester

Manchester — City and metropolitan borough in England. Compare round-trip weekend flights from Manchester across Europe — leave Friday evening, return Sunday.

Weekend deals from Manchester often start around €71 across 33 destinations.

Manchester is a city in North West England, at the centre of the eponymous county of Greater Manchester. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million. The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, established around AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell.

Manchester is a vibrant, post-industrial gem at the heart of North West England. The city that used to be nicknamed 'Cottonopolis' (a reference to its most famous export) has hung up its clogs and, thanks to successive regeneration projects, is now a major centre for culture and commerce; seen by many as the capital of the north of England, and sometimes regarded as England's second city. The site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and one of the birthplaces of socialism and the Industrial Revolution, Manchester remains at the vanguard of British culture and technology with a verve and a vibe of its own.

Search cheap weekend flights from Manchester to cities across Europe. Filter Fri–Sun and other short trip patterns, compare prices, and book on Kiwi.com.

From Manchester, typical weekend destinations are about 1h–3h 5min away. Leave Friday evening and you can still have a full Saturday and Sunday in another European city.

FAQ: weekend flights from Manchester

What is Manchester known for?

Manchester — City and metropolitan borough in England.

How much do weekend flights from Manchester cost?

Prices vary by destination and season, but many Fri–Sun routes from Manchester start from budget-friendly fares — use the calendar and destination links on this page to compare current offers.

Which airlines fly weekend routes from Manchester?

Weekend deals from Manchester are aggregated from Kiwi.com's flight search, covering both low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the route.

Can I find a Friday evening flight from Manchester?

Yes — use the evening departure filter above to show only outbound flights leaving Manchester at 17:00 or later, so you can travel after work.

What is the cheapest weekend to fly from Manchester to a specific city?

Open "Compare weekends" and pick Manchester as your departure airport and any European city as the destination to compare fares across upcoming weekends on a calendar.