Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your GLA to MAN flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GLA and MAN include:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is C$57. A round-trip ticket right now is C$124. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to MAN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GLA to MAN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GLA:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAN if you're taking a late Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Manchester Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to MAN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No journey is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.