Flights to Manchester
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Manchester is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, whose 10,083-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 7 km), Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM, 52 km), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 60 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 88 km), Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (regional) | MHT | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,250 ft | 266 ft |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (regional) | PSM | 52 km (32 mi) | 11,321 ft | 100 ft |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field (regional) | BED | 60 km (37 mi) | 7,011 ft | 133 ft |
| Worcester Regional Airport (regional) | ORH | 88 km (55 mi) | 7,001 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Lebanon Municipal Airport (regional) | LEB | 98 km (61 mi) | 5,496 ft | 603 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,083 ft, BOS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 20 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Manchester
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester to New York City | United States | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Manchester to Toronto | Canada | 647 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Manchester to Brooklyn | United States | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Manchester to Chicago | United States | 1,333 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Manchester to Queens | United States | 324 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Manchester to Montréal | Canada | 327 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Manchester to Philadelphia | United States | 458 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Manchester to Manhattan | United States | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Manchester to The Bronx | United States | 311 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Manchester to Ottawa | Canada | 432 km (268 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Manchester to Columbus | United States | 1,018 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Manchester to Charlotte | United States | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Manchester to Indianapolis | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Manchester to Mississauga | Canada | 667 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Manchester to Washington | United States | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Manchester to Brampton | Canada | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Manchester to Detroit | United States | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manchester to Louisville | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Manchester to Baltimore | United States | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Manchester to Hamilton | Canada | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Manchester to Milwaukee | United States | 1,335 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Manchester to Québec | Canada | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Manchester to Shanghai | China | 11,658 km (7,244 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Manchester to Chongqing | China | 11,945 km (7,422 mi) | about 16 h 4 min |
| Manchester to Chengdu | China | 11,811 km (7,339 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Manchester to Beijing | China | 10,763 km (6,688 mi) | about 14 h 33 min |
| Manchester to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,744 km (4,812 mi) | about 10 h 41 min |
| Manchester to Tianjin | China | 10,840 km (6,736 mi) | about 14 h 39 min |
| Manchester to Wuhan | China | 11,813 km (7,340 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Manchester to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,022 km (6,849 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Manchester?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the closest large airport at 79 km (49 mi). The others, MHT, PSM, BED, ORH, LEB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BOS from Manchester city centre?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Manchester on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.