Manchester
Distance from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport
The distance from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport is 299.7 miles (482.4 kilometers).
The travel time is approximately 7 hours.
For the journey from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport, approximately 29.97 liters of fuel are required, assuming a consumption of 10 liters per 100 miles. Actual consumption may vary depending on the vehicle and driving style.
Route from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport
The route via Ellesmere Port, Bae Colwyn, Caergybi.
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41 mi · 50 m
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Ellesmere Port
40.7 mi · 50 m
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Bae Colwyn
44.8 mi · 52 m
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Caergybi
177.7 mi · 4 h, 42 m
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George Best Belfast City Airport
Airports near Manchester and George Best Belfast City Airport
Several airports are located near Manchester and George Best Belfast City Airport. The following overview shows the nearest airports with their distances and travel times. All information refers to the road connection from the city center to the airport.
Airports near Manchester
- Manchester Airport 10.3 mi 23 m
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 33.1 mi 47 m
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 46.6 mi 1 h, 11 m
Airports near George Best Belfast City Airport
- Belfast International Airport 16.4 mi 28 m
- City of Derry Airport 76.8 mi 1 h, 36 m
Alternative travel by plane from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport, there are airports near both locations.
The following overview shows a possible flight itinerary including travel to the airport, flight time, and onward travel from the destination airport. Actual travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, waiting times, and flight availability.
Possible flight route Manchester → George Best Belfast City Airport
Manchester
- Starting point: Manchester
- Arrival at the airport: Manchester Airport
- Distance: 10.3 mi
- Travel time: 23 m
Manchester Airport
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
Possible flight route
- Start: Manchester Airport
- Goal: Belfast International Airport
- As the crow flies: 183.2 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 20 m
Destination airport
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to George Best Belfast City Airport: 16.4 mi
- Travel time: 28 m
George Best Belfast City Airport
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Manchester – George Best Belfast City Airport
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
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| Car / Road route | 299.7 mi | 7 h |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 210 mi | 3 h, 25 m |
When is a flight from Manchester to George Best Belfast City Airport worthwhile?
Air travel can be particularly attractive when a fast connection between the airports is available and the journey to the airports remains short.
For shorter distances, a direct car or train connection can often be more practical, as additional time for check-in, security, and baggage must be factored in.
Actual travel time may vary depending on the flight schedule, delays, traffic conditions, and waiting times at the airport and during onward travel.