Travelling from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester is ten hours behind Mackay and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MKY to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport flight is P37,325. A round-trip ticket is currently P80,044. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MKY to MAN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport.
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Handy information about Mackay Airport (MKY)
Of all flights departing from Mackay Airport, 71.86% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Mackay to Mackay Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MKY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're getting in on a late Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manchester in January.
Book your flight from Mackay Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MKY to MAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.