Travelling from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Dubai to Manchester Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours behind Dubai.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Manchester Airport (MAN), with 21 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DXB to MAN is the 2:40am Emirates service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 2:30pm with Emirates.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to MAN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can find a direct flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
When taking off from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport with Emirates.
Emirates is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from DXB to MAN.
With 69.78% of its services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to MAN leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Dubai International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Split up your flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Al Maktoum International Airport and MAN are:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to MAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Manchester Airport (MAN)
Book a hotel near MAN if you have a late flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Manchester Airport flight.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
The centre of Manchester is roughly 14 kilometres from Manchester Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN)
At the moment, ₹ 18,504 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Manchester Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 42,998. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Dubai to MAN by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Dubai to Manchester Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai to Manchester Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport (MAN). August is the busiest month to visit Manchester. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Dubai to MAN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Manchester to range from 9ºC to 23ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Manchester Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Manchester
After booking your flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manchester:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are must-visits when exploring Manchester.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 105 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.
