Journey information
Overview: Cologne to Manchester flight
Flights from Cologne to Manchester depart on average 103 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $117 (€94) but you can travel from only $106 (€85) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 769 miles (1239 km) distance in 3h 50m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 769 miles (1239 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€94) |
Flights per day 103 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 3h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 22:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cologne to Manchester
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$881
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Flights per day
128
Distance
1239 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Manchester will cost around $881 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 128 flights that leave Cologne for Manchester onSun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct flights cover the 1239 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the longest flights will take 2 h 20 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.
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Compare train for Cologne to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, and a train costs an average of €354.
Distance: 769 miles (1239 km)
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Live departures
Cologne to Manchester flight times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Manchester flights for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1733 · AF1168 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 13h10 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1612 · KL1035 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 11h05 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1733 · AF1668 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h40 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9503+ LH942 | 5:30 AM Verona Airport | 6h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1612 · KL1033 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 7h15 | 12:45 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1612 · KL1031 | 5:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h40 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9467+ LH105 · LH944 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 9h15 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH101 · LH944 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 9h15 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH99 · LH944 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 9h15 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH101 · LH946 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 11h25 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8207+ LH99 · LH942 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 6h35 | 12:10 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH99 · LH942 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 6h35 | 12:10 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH4088 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 4h55 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9467+ LH99 · LH946 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 11h25 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9467+ LH105 · LH946 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 11h25 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8207+ LH4088 | 5:35 AM Verona Airport | 4h55 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1231 · AF1268 | 5:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h35 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5639+ LH942 | 5:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h15 | 12:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1231 · AF1168 | 5:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 12h45 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3217 | 6:20 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 2h15 | 8:35 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA577 · BA1368 | 6:20 AM Milan Linate Airport | 7h40 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21977 | 6:25 AM Milan Linate Airport | 2h20 | 8:45 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U23837 | 7:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h20 | 9:35 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3154 · SN2177 | 7:30 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h05 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR124 · QR23 | 7:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 35h45 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR124 · QR21 | 7:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h05 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR124 · QR27 | 7:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 28h25 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6817 | 8:30 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1851+ LH4088 | 8:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 25h45 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1213 · AF1268 | 8:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 12h45 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1213 · AF1168 | 8:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h55 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6331 · VY8748 | 9:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h00 | 7:15 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2016+ KL1039+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 12h25 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1412 · KL1031+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 24h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2016+ KL1037+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 10h25 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3601+ KL1031+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 24h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3601+ KL1035+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 7h00 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2016+ KL1031+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 24h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3601+ KL1029+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 22h45 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1412 · KL1029+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 22h45 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2439+ KL1031+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 24h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2439+ KL1029+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 22h45 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2022+ KL1029+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 22h45 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3601+ KL1039+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 12h25 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2016+ KL1029+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 22h45 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2439+ KL1039+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 12h25 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2022+ KL1039+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 12h25 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2439+ KL1037+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 10h25 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3601+ KL1037+ KL2293 | 9:35 AM Verona Airport | 10h25 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA565 · BA1378 | 9:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h25 | 7:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA565 · BA1368 | 9:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h20 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA565 · BA1372 | 9:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h45 | 4:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6905+ LH944 | 9:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h05 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA567 · BA1372 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h30 | 4:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1614+ KL1037 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 10h05 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA567 · BA1378 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h10 | 7:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1614 · KL1035 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h40 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1614 · KL1039 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 12h05 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1831 · AF1668 | 10:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 23h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1831 · AF1168 | 10:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h05 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1831 · AF1268 | 10:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h55 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH247 · LH944 | 10:40 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h10 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH247 · LH946 | 10:40 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h20 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA583 · BA1372 | 11:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h10 | 4:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA583 · BA1378 | 11:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h50 | 7:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA583 · BA1380 | 11:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h40 | 8:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1413 · AF1168 | 11:20 AM Milan Linate Airport | 7h20 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1413 · AF1268 | 11:20 AM Milan Linate Airport | 10h10 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1268+ AF1131 | 11:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h55 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1168+ AF1131 | 11:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h05 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1668+ AF1131 | 11:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h35 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1598 · KL1035 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h35 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1598+ KL1037 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1598 · KL1039 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 10h00 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9465+ LH115 · LH948 | 12:20 PM Verona Airport | 10h10 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA569 · BA1384 | 12:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 9h45 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA569 · BA1378 | 12:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h40 | 7:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3219 | 12:25 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 2h15 | 2:40 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA569 · BA1380 | 12:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 8h30 | 8:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5669+ LH946 | 12:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h15 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA571 · BA1380 | 1:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 7h40 | 8:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA571 · BA1384 | 1:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 8h55 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA571 · BA1378 | 1:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h50 | 7:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9507+ LH114+ LH4126 | 1:35 PM Verona Airport | 9h45 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9507+ LH948 | 1:35 PM Verona Airport | 8h55 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8827+ LH948 | 1:35 PM Verona Airport | 8h55 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9507+ LH118+ LH4126 | 1:35 PM Verona Airport | 9h45 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1013 · AF1268 | 1:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 7h35 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1013 · AF1168 | 1:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h45 | 6:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1629+ LX380 | 2:05 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 3h50 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR128 · QR23 | 2:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 29h30 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR128 · QR21 | 2:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h50 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR128 · QR27 | 2:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h10 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA573 · BA1384 | 2:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 7h15 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1331 · AF1068 | 2:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 25h10 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1331 · AF1268 | 2:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h35 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1331 · AF1668 | 2:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 19h15 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA573 · BA1380 | 2:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h00 | 8:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7302+ BA1384 | 3:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h55 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LG6996 · LG4541 | 3:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 20h10 | 11:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6819 | 3:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h15 | 5:50 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1616+ KL1039 | 3:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h10 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1616 · KL1037 | 3:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h10 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1857+ LH4088 | 4:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 18h05 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1857+ LH4126 | 4:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h55 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5125+ LH4126 | 4:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN4162+ SN2183 | 4:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h55 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA587 · BA1384 | 5:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h00 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1731 · AF1068 | 5:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h40 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1731 · AF1268 | 5:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h05 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1731 · AF1668 | 5:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 16h45 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6903+ LH948 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h55 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3150 · SN2183 | 5:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 3h55 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA575 · BA1384 | 5:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h15 | 10:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9491+ LH948 | 5:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h35 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1855+ LH4088 | 6:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 15h55 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1855+ LH4126 | 6:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h45 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1618+ KL1029 | 6:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 13h35 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1631 · AF1668 | 6:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h20 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1631 · AF1268 | 6:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h40 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1631 · AF1068 | 6:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 21h15 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LG6496 · LG4541 | 7:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 15h50 | 11:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LG6998 · LG4541 | 8:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h30 | 11:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6337 · VY8746 | 8:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 14h55 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR118 · QR23 | 9:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h30 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR118 · QR21 | 9:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 32h50 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR118 · QR27 | 9:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h10 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6341 · VY8746 | 10:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 13h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Cologne to Manchester Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Manchester by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Manchester International Festival, a biennial festival showcasing new works from artists across various disciplines
- Manchester Pride, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and community
- Manchester Food and Drink Festival, a city-wide event featuring local food and drink producers
- Parklife Festival, a popular music festival held in Heaton Park featuring a diverse lineup of artists.
- Easter, pleasant spring weather and blooming flowers
- May Day, traditional celebrations with local festivities
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday markets
- New Year's Day, a time for fresh starts and local celebrations.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from Cologne to Manchester
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short stay parking near terminals, approximately 7.2€ (£6) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and Escape Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 43, 103, 199
- Train: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
- Tram: Metrolink
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