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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester depart on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $78 (€78) but you can travel from only $47 (€47) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest flight covers the 302 miles (487 km) distance in 1h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€78) |
Flights per day 60 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 4 flights that leave Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for Manchester onFri, Jul 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct flights cover the 487 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the longest flights will take 13 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $355.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 33m Average total duration 17h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester:
A bus is $50 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester costing on average $153 (€153).
A bus is $255 (€255) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester costing on average $359 (€359).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 17h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester flights for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
![]() | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 10:15 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Most Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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