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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Manchester takes 00m, covering 27,272 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester range from $1,708 to $2,467, with an average of $2,069 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,708 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $2,069 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,060 to $15,817. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $765, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,023 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,149, a difference of $126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 15m, compared to 23h 29m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 24h 11m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Manchester is 11 hours behind Melbourne Airport (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Didsbury Park and National Speedway Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

There are local buses and taxis that can transport you between the city and Melbourne Airport (MEL). For a constant and quick service, the Skybus City Express service offers journeys every 10min between the city centre and the airport.

With the ability to make calls inflight on certain aircraft, as well as several Wi-Fi bundle options, we suggest looking at Emirates Airlines if you are a business traveller looking to work while you fly.

While not onsite, there are several hotels available close to the airport for those arriving late or looking to catch an early flight. If you want to be as close to the airport as possible, we suggest the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport Hotel due to its location next to the airport, with a walkway connecting to both the domestic and international terminals.

For families travelling with children, make sure to take time to visit the Runway Visitor Park. Here, families can enjoy watching the planes take off and land, as well as get a look at Concorde. For passengers simply wishing to experience a bit of quiet while they await their flight, there are Escape Lounges available in each of the three terminals that can be accessed for a fee.

Of the main airlines servicing the route from Melbourne to Manchester, only Qantas and Emirates have lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) for its club members. Alternatively, there are three pay-to-use lounges available in Terminal 2, the International Terminal. These are The House Lounge, the Marhaba Lounge, and the Plaza Premium Lounge, offering complimentary food and beverages, massage chairs, and views of the airport.