- Must visit
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Flights from Manchester to Aberdeen depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $139 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 1h 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 |
Flights per day 16 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$326
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$593
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 48 m
Flights on Sep 08
19
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Aberdeen will cost around $593 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $326.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 19 flights from Manchester to Aberdeen, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct flights cover the 407 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the longest flights will take 4 h 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.
BA1365 · BA1316
BA1363 · BA1316
BA1365 · BA1318
BA1369 · BA1318
BA1369 · BA1320
BA7828
LM0026
BA7826
LM0028
BA1359 · BA1306Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberdeen:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $116.
A bus is $172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Aberdeen costing on average $209.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Aberdeen flights for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1369 · BA1320 | 4:55 PM Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 10:25 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7828 | 7:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Aberdeen Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LM0028 | 7:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Aberdeen Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
BA1379 · BA1312 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 3:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379 · BA1306 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 5h40 | 12:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA1312 | 7:55 AM Manchester Airport | 7h40 | 3:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA1306 | 7:55 AM Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 12:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA1312 | 8:35 AM Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 3:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA1316 | 8:35 AM Manchester Airport | 10h00 | 6:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA1306 | 8:35 AM Manchester Airport | 4h00 | 12:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1363 · BA1318 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 7h50 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1363 · BA1320 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 10:25 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1363 · BA1316 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 6:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365 · BA1320 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 8h25 | 10:25 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365 · BA1316 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365 · BA1318 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Interactive maritime museum on the harbour, covering shipbuilding, fishing, and the offshore industry with excellent harbour views.
Award-winning museum of North Sea oil and gas, with interactive displays on offshore platforms, energy history, and future technology.
Aberdeen's grand main street, lined with granite architecture, shops, theatres, and key civic landmarks through the city centre.
Historic old town around the university, known for cobbled lanes, medieval buildings, and a calm atmosphere away from the centre.
Long sandy beach and promenade popular for walks, sea views, and easy access to leisure areas north of the harbour.
A rich local soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, onion and cream. It is closely tied to Aberdeen’s fishing heritage and is a classic North-East comfort dish.
Traditional Scottish porridge made with oats, often served with salt or cream. Oats are central to regional food culture and a longstanding breakfast staple.
A soft buttered rowie, also called an Aberdeen roll. Its flaky, salty texture makes it a distinctive local bakery specialty from the North-East.
Popular casual seafood spot by the harbour, valued for fresh fish, simple preparation and relaxed waterside atmosphere.
Refined fine dining in a historic setting, known for polished Scottish tasting menus and high-end local produce.
Stylish modern Scottish restaurant with a strong local reputation for seasonal dishes, seafood and carefully sourced produce.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Manchester to Aberdeen flights use the Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Aberdeen airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Aberdeen Airport is 1 km from Aberdeen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aberdeen 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 the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aberdeen Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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