Belfast to Manchester flights
Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) cover 274 km. 6,458 flights flew between them in the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures; 73% were on time across 2 airlines.
Both directions together. On time means within 15 minutes of schedule, counted over every scheduled flight to and from the UK airport, including cancelled ones (the CAA's definition).
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 5,239 | 75% | 2.4% | 16 min |
| easyJet | 1,217 | 64% | 0.4% | 19 min |
Month by month
Over the last 24 months, Belfast and Manchester ran best in April 2026 (79.3% on time) and worst in December 2025 (54.2%).
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| Month | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 74% | 4.1% | 222 |
| August 2025 | 73% | 4% | 223 |
| September 2025 | 68% | 2.7% | 222 |
| September 2025 | 68% | 2.7% | 222 |
| October 2025 | 69% | 5.5% | 218 |
| October 2025 | 68% | 5.5% | 217 |
| November 2025 | 77% | 0% | 262 |
| November 2025 | 74% | 0% | 262 |
| December 2025 | 54% | 4% | 275 |
| December 2025 | 55% | 4.4% | 274 |
| January 2026 | 76% | 4.1% | 269 |
| January 2026 | 75% | 3.7% | 267 |
| February 2026 | 77% | 1.5% | 264 |
| February 2026 | 78% | 1.5% | 264 |
| March 2026 | 79% | 0.7% | 298 |
| March 2026 | 79% | 1% | 296 |
| April 2026 | 78% | 1.3% | 300 |
| April 2026 | 79% | 1.3% | 299 |
| May 2026 | 75% | 0.7% | 303 |
| May 2026 | 76% | 0.7% | 304 |
| June 2026 | 69% | 0% | 298 |
| June 2026 | 73% | 0% | 297 |
| July 2026 | 73% | 1% | 301 |
| July 2026 | 69% | 1% | 301 |
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, August 2025 to July 2026. Contains UK Civil Aviation Authority data. Figures describe the past and do not predict a future flight.
Questions and answers
- How often are flights between Belfast and Manchester on time?
- 72.6% of 6,458 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 2% were cancelled.
- Which airline is most punctual between Belfast and Manchester?
- Aer Lingus, with 74.6% on time. easyJet was the least punctual at 64.3%.
- What is the best month to fly between Belfast and Manchester?
- Over the last 24 months, Belfast and Manchester ran best in April 2026 (79.3% on time) and worst in December 2025 (54.2%).
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