Manchester to London flights
Direct and connecting flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Manchester to London take?
Flight time from Manchester (MAN) to London (LGW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Manchester to London?
Airline availability for MAN to LGW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Manchester to London?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MAN to LGW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Vueling Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- UBT5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Thomsonfly5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| UBT | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Thomsonfly | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MAN → LGW
MAN to LGW is a short-haul route of 283 km (176 mi). See the return LGW → MAN route.
Alternative airports near Manchester: Liverpool (LPL) — 38 km, Hawarden (CEG) — 50 km, Warton (WRT) — 59 km.
Alternative airports near London: Redhill (KRH) — 8 km, Biggin Hill (BQH) — 25 km, Shoreham By Sea (ESH) — 36 km.