Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
London and Manchester are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to MAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and MAN include:
Isle of Man Airport
Belfast International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport flight is AED 252. A return fare right now is AED 514. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MAN if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to MAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal 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 London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Travel at your own pace with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MAN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometers south of Manchester. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.