How to get from Istanbul to Manchester
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Manchester. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 8h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2696 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €89, on Thu, Sep 3.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2696 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €82Checked Sep 9 | 8h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €333Checked Sep 6 | 59h 45m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€82Checked Sep 98h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€333Checked Sep 659h 45m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Charleroiflight
Pegasus Airlines·4h 03m - 2Charleroi → ManchesterflightPegasus Airlines·4h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Manchester
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€89October 2026
€82Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul-Charleroi, Charleroi-ManchesterSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Salzburg, Salzburg-Munich, Munich Fröttmaning-London Victoria CoachBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Manchester works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Manchester, connecting in Charleroi, about 8h 5m. In total it's roughly €103 over 8h 5m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Manchester?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 8h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Manchester from Istanbul?
About 2696 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Manchester cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €89 to €271. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Manchester?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 8h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Manchester?
About 8h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Manchester?
Istanbul is SAW and Manchester is MAN, so this route is usually written SAW to MAN.
Which operators run Istanbul to Manchester?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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