Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Faro.
Flights from FAO to MAN start from 06:05 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 22:05 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Faro Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your FAO to MAN flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport, so jetting to Manchester (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier offering FAO to MAN flights is easyJet. Its services arrive without delay 77.78% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FAO and MAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Manchester Airport flight is $27. A return fare is currently $68. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FAO to MAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FAO to MAN.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FAO:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late Faro Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAN:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Manchester. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Faro Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.