Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
London and Manchester are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LTN to MAN flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LTN and MAN:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
RM169 is the lowest price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start from RM354. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LTN to MAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from LTN to MAN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
When it comes to London Luton Airport's on-time performance, 72.75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Luton Airport is around 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LTN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're getting in on a late London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MAN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and explore beyond Manchester's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from London Luton Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LTN to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Manchester, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to London to check off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.