Flights To Manchester

Airport

Coordinates: 53°21’14”N 002°16’30”W

Manchester Airport is located 13.9 km from the city centre of Manchester, England. It is the fourth busiest airport in the United Kingdom.

Airlines

The following airlines have regular flights to Manchester Airport:

• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Air France (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Virgin Atlantic Airways (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Emirates (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)

The city

Manchester, the so-called “Capital of the North”, is situated in the south-central part of North West England and has a population of 458 100. It is the second most visited city in the United Kingdom and has a rich history. It is a centre of arts, media, higher education and commerce. Since 2002 the city has undergone an urban renaissance and now it is a thriving and energetic city that offers trendsetting music and fashion, friendly local pubs, over 90 museums and art galleries, great football, Modern and Victorian architecture.

Tourism

What to see

• Manchester Art Gallery
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
• Manchester Museum
• Chetham’s Library and School of Music
• Godlee Observatory
• People’s History Museum
• Eastwood RSPB Reserve
• Lowry Art Complex

Weather

Manchester has a temperate maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. Summer is from June through August with temperatures reaching mid 20°C’s. Summer and autumn are the best times of year for visiting Manchester. and is the best time of year to visit this city.

General Info

Manchester is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and the currency used is the British Pound.

Manchester has a great, reliable public transport system that includes trains, a Metrolink tram system, buses and taxis. There are free city shuttle buses that connect the four main railway stations and bus terminals.