74 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from Manchester Airport

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from Manchester Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules to help plan your extreme day trip.

74
Destinations
26
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Ireland
DublinDUB

Ireland

0h 49m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~17.2h
On the ground
00:50
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR559Back FR1899Daily

Take the Airlink Express 747 bus (€8, 30 mins) to the city centre.

Things to do in DublinDublin airport guide
Northern Ireland
BelfastBFS

Northern Ireland

0h 51m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~16h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK191Back RK192Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Airport Express 300 runs every 30 mins (£8). Great base for Giants Causeway.

Things to do in BelfastBelfast airport guide
Ireland
CorkORK

Ireland

1h 2m
each way
06:35
Out from Manchester
~15h
On the ground
23:40
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR1863Back FR1862Runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in CorkCork airport guide
Ireland
ShannonSNN

Ireland

1h 2m
each way
06:35
Out from Manchester
~13.4h
On the ground
22:00
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR4776Back FR7829Runs Mon, Sat
Things to do in ShannonShannon airport guide
Channel Islands
JerseyJER

Channel Islands

1h 3m
each way
06:20
Out from Manchester
~13.2h
On the ground
21:40
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U2729Back U2730Runs Sat

Just 6km from St Helier. Perfect for a weekend escape!

Things to do in JerseyJersey airport guide
Netherlands
AmsterdamAMS

Netherlands

1h 4m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~14.1h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Manchester
Out KLM KL1028Back U22170Daily

Schiphol is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal by train (15 mins). Bikes everywhere!

Things to do in AmsterdamAmsterdam airport guide
Belgium
BrusselsBRU

Belgium

1h 8m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.5h
On the ground
21:50
Back at Manchester
Out Brussels Airlines SN2184Back SN2183Daily
Things to do in BrusselsBrussels airport guide
France
ParisCDG

France

1h 12m
each way
05:50
Out from Manchester
~14.9h
On the ground
23:05
Back at Manchester
Out Air France AF1269Back U22108Daily

Charles de Gaulle is 25 mins from the city via RER B train. Eurostar is faster for central Paris!

Things to do in ParisParis airport guide
Germany
HamburgHAM

Germany

1h 27m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.3h
On the ground
22:15
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22195Back U22196Runs Mon
Things to do in HamburgHamburg airport guide
Germany
FrankfurtFRA

Germany

1h 29m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~14.1h
On the ground
23:00
Back at Manchester
Out Lufthansa LH949Back LH948Daily
Things to do in FrankfurtFrankfurt airport guide
France
BordeauxBOD

France

1h 37m
each way
07:00
Out from Manchester
~12.9h
On the ground
23:10
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22111Back U22112Runs Wed, Fri
Things to do in BordeauxBordeaux airport guide
Switzerland
GenevaGVA

Switzerland

1h 40m
each way
07:00
Out from Manchester
~11.8h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22183Back U22188Runs Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
Things to do in GenevaGeneva airport guide
Switzerland
ZurichZRH

Switzerland

1h 41m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.1h
On the ground
22:35
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22193Back U22194Runs Mon
Things to do in ZurichZurich airport guide
Germany
BerlinBER

Germany

1h 45m
each way
06:30
Out from Manchester
~13.5h
On the ground
23:30
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK1145Back U22202Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in BerlinBerlin airport guide
Germany
MunichMUC

Germany

1h 50m
each way
06:55
Out from Manchester
~12.7h
On the ground
23:15
Back at Manchester
Out Lufthansa City VL2505Back VL2504Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in MunichMunich airport guide
Italy
MilanMXP

Italy

1h 52m
each way
06:20
Out from Manchester
~16.3h
On the ground
02:20
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22069Back U29018Runs Wed, Sun
Things to do in MilanMilan airport guide
Czech Republic
PraguePRG

Czech Republic

1h 54m
each way
06:35
Out from Manchester
~12.8h
On the ground
23:10
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair RK6838Back U22230Runs Tue, Wed, Fri

Take Airport Express bus (€4) to the city. Beer is cheaper than water!

Things to do in PraguePrague airport guide
Italy

Bergamo

BGY

Italy

1h 56m
each way
05:50
Out from Manchester
~15.2h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3216Back RK3219Runs Wed, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Bergamo
France
NiceNCE

France

2h 1m
each way
06:10
Out from Manchester
~13.9h
On the ground
00:05
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22103Back U22104Runs Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Things to do in NiceNice airport guide
Italy

Venice

VCE

Italy

2h 6m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~14.4h
On the ground
00:30
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22121Back U22128Runs Tue, Thu, Fri
Things to do in Venice
Spain
BarcelonaBCN

Spain

2h 7m
each way
06:15
Out from Manchester
~14.4h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22035Back FR6597Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Italy
PisaPSA

Italy

2h 10m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.3h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22129Back FR5625Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in PisaPisa airport guide
Spain
MadridMAD

Spain

2h 11m
each way
05:45
Out from Manchester
~14.6h
On the ground
00:45
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3187Back U22050Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in MadridMadrid airport guide
Portugal

Porto

OPO

Portugal

2h 11m
each way
06:15
Out from Manchester
~14.1h
On the ground
00:40
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR1175Back U22218Runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Porto
Austria
ViennaVIE

Austria

2h 12m
each way
06:45
Out from Manchester
~11.4h
On the ground
22:30
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR693Back LS960Runs Fri, Sun
Things to do in ViennaVienna airport guide
Poland

Warsaw

WAW

Poland

2h 20m
each way
07:15
Out from Manchester
~10.5h
On the ground
22:25
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR8879Back FR8880Runs Mon
Things to do in Warsaw
Spain

Menorca

MAH

Spain

2h 21m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~13.3h
On the ground
00:00
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2780Back FR3837Daily
Things to do in Menorca
Spain
PalmaPMI

Spain

2h 22m
each way
05:40
Out from Manchester
~15.4h
On the ground
01:45
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22019Back LS926Daily

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in PalmaPalma airport guide
Spain
IbizaIBZ

Spain

2h 25m
each way
05:40
Out from Manchester
~15.1h
On the ground
01:35
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22027Back LS1034Daily
Things to do in IbizaIbiza airport guide
Hungary
BudapestBUD

Hungary

2h 27m
each way
06:15
Out from Manchester
~11.9h
On the ground
23:05
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2178Back LS898Runs Mon, Thu
Things to do in BudapestBudapest airport guide
Italy
RomeFCO

Italy

2h 28m
each way
06:10
Out from Manchester
~11.5h
On the ground
22:35
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22123Back U22124Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Fiumicino Airport is 30 mins from Termini station via Leonardo Express (€14).

Things to do in RomeRome airport guide
Spain
AlicanteALC

Spain

2h 29m
each way
05:45
Out from Manchester
~15.5h
On the ground
02:15
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR4027Back U22034Daily

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide
Spain

Reus

REU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:30
Out from Manchester
~13.1h
On the ground
23:35
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS929Back FR1228Runs Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Reus
Spain

Girona

GRO

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:40
Out from Manchester
~13.8h
On the ground
00:25
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2220Back RK3213Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Girona
Romania

Bucharest

OTP

Romania

2h 30m
each way
05:45
Out from Manchester
~13.6h
On the ground
00:20
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR1271Back FR1272Runs Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Bucharest
Italy

Rome

CIA

Italy

2h 30m
each way
05:50
Out from Manchester
~12.6h
On the ground
23:25
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3204Back FR3205Runs Wed
Things to do in Rome
Norway

Sandefjord

TRF

Norway

2h 30m
each way
05:50
Out from Manchester
~11.8h
On the ground
22:40
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK3226Back RK3227Runs Sat
Things to do in Sandefjord
Greece

Preveza

PVK

Greece

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~14.2h
On the ground
01:05
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS1757Back LS900Runs Wed, Sun
Things to do in Preveza
Spain

Murcia

RMU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~11.4h
On the ground
22:25
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22037Back FR4117Runs Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Murcia
Bulgaria

Burgas

BOJ

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~15.5h
On the ground
02:30
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2130Back BY2597Runs Mon
Things to do in Burgas
Portugal
LisbonLIS

Portugal

2h 30m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~13.8h
On the ground
00:50
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22209Back RK2253Runs Wed, Thu

Airport is just 7km from centre. Metro is cheapest option (€2).

Things to do in LisbonLisbon airport guide
Croatia

Pula

PUY

Croatia

2h 30m
each way
06:10
Out from Manchester
~11.3h
On the ground
22:30
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2206Back LS992Runs Tue, Thu, Sat
Things to do in Pula
Spain

Almeria

LEI

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:10
Out from Manchester
~12.6h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR9058Back LS902Runs Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Almeria
Slovenia

Ljubljana

LJU

Slovenia

2h 30m
each way
06:30
Out from Manchester
~10.4h
On the ground
21:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22173Back U22174Runs Fri
Things to do in Ljubljana
Germany

Cologne

CGN

Germany

2h 30m
each way
06:35
Out from Manchester
~12.3h
On the ground
23:55
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK1593Back FR1592Runs Tue, Wed, Fri
Things to do in Cologne
France

Beauvais

BVA

France

2h 30m
each way
06:40
Out from Manchester
~11.7h
On the ground
23:20
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3722Back FR3725Runs Thu, Sat
Things to do in Beauvais
Poland

Krakow

KRK

Poland

2h 30m
each way
06:45
Out from Manchester
~13.1h
On the ground
00:50
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR2148Back FR2149Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in Krakow
Sweden

Gothenburg

GOT

Sweden

2h 30m
each way
06:55
Out from Manchester
~11.8h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3088Back FR3089Runs Thu, Sat
Things to do in Gothenburg
Spain

Santander

SDR

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:40
Out from Manchester
~9.2h
On the ground
21:50
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR9844Back FR9845Runs Mon
Things to do in Santander
Latvia

Riga

RIX

Latvia

2h 30m
each way
07:55
Out from Manchester
~11.1h
On the ground
23:59
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR4096Back FR4097Runs Tue
Things to do in Riga
Croatia
SplitSPU

Croatia

2h 33m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~12.7h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22245Back U22246Runs Mon, Tue, Fri
Things to do in SplitSplit airport guide
Spain

Seville

SVQ

Spain

2h 37m
each way
07:45
Out from Manchester
~11.7h
On the ground
00:40
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR4370Back RK4371Runs Tue
Things to do in Seville
Spain
MalagaAGP

Spain

2h 41m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~15.6h
On the ground
02:51
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3232Back LS902Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Italy
NaplesNAP

Italy

2h 41m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~13.2h
On the ground
00:35
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2154Back FR6834Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in NaplesNaples airport guide
Portugal
FaroFAO

Portugal

2h 42m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.4h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22215Back LS1024Daily

Gateway to the Algarve! Just 4km from town, but most visitors head straight to the coast.

Things to do in FaroFaro airport guide
Croatia
DubrovnikDBV

Croatia

2h 46m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~12.8h
On the ground
00:15
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR5953Back FR5952Runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in DubrovnikDubrovnik airport guide
Italy
CataniaCTA

Italy

3h 6m
each way
06:20
Out from Manchester
~12.1h
On the ground
00:35
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22133Back LS1720Runs Tue, Wed, Sun
Things to do in CataniaCatania airport guide
Greece
KerkyraCFU

Greece

3h 10m
each way
05:30
Out from Manchester
~14.8h
On the ground
02:35
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS951Back LS824Daily
Things to do in KerkyraKerkyra airport guide
Malta
LuqaMLA

Malta

3h 15m
each way
05:05
Out from Manchester
~14.5h
On the ground
02:02
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22273Back LS240Daily
Things to do in LuqaLuqa airport guide
Greece

Thessaloniki

SKG

Greece

3h 17m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~12.4h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22055Back U22056Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Thessaloniki
Greece
KefaloniaEFL

Greece

3h 21m
each way
05:30
Out from Manchester
~11.7h
On the ground
23:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22067Back LS1020Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Things to do in KefaloniaKefalonia airport guide
Morocco

Marrakech

RAK

Morocco

3h 24m
each way
05:45
Out from Manchester
~14h
On the ground
02:35
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK3126Back U29294Runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Marrakech
Greece
ZakynthosZTH

Greece

3h 25m
each way
05:55
Out from Manchester
~11.2h
On the ground
23:55
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS977Back LS1714Runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in ZakynthosZakynthos airport guide
Portugal
FunchalFNC

Portugal

3h 31m
each way
06:25
Out from Manchester
~11.5h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22213Back LS852Runs Mon, Fri
Things to do in FunchalFunchal airport guide
Morocco

Agadir

AGA

Morocco

3h 35m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~13.2h
On the ground
02:25
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair UK RK1266Back U22286Runs Mon, Tue, Thu
Things to do in Agadir
Greece
AthensATH

Greece

3h 36m
each way
05:20
Out from Manchester
~13h
On the ground
01:30
Back at Manchester
Out easyJet U22059Back U22060Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in AthensAthens airport guide
Turkey

Istanbul

SAW

Turkey

3h 43m
each way
01:30
Out from Manchester
~15.7h
On the ground
00:40
Back at Manchester
Out Pegasus PC7287Back PC7286Runs Tue
Things to do in Istanbul
Turkey
IzmirADB

Turkey

3h 47m
each way
06:15
Out from Manchester
~12.4h
On the ground
02:15
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS805Back LS806Runs Sat
Things to do in IzmirIzmir airport guide
Greece

Souda

CHQ

Greece

3h 52m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~12.7h
On the ground
02:25
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2508Back LS964Runs Tue, Wed, Fri
Things to do in Souda
Spain
LanzaroteACE

Spain

3h 52m
each way
06:00
Out from Manchester
~13.1h
On the ground
02:50
Back at Manchester
Out TUI BY2754Back BY2251Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches. Rent a car to explore.

Things to do in LanzaroteLanzarote airport guide
Greece
SantoriniJTR

Greece

3h 52m
each way
06:30
Out from Manchester
~9.6h
On the ground
23:50
Back at Manchester
Out TUI Airways BY2254Back LS1718Runs Tue, Sun
Things to do in SantoriniSantorini airport guide
Greece

Kos

KGS

Greece

3h 56m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~12.5h
On the ground
02:25
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS813Back LS814Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Things to do in Kos
Greece
HeraklionHER

Greece

3h 57m
each way
05:15
Out from Manchester
~13.2h
On the ground
02:20
Back at Manchester
Out Jet2 LS911Back BY2457Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Things to do in HeraklionHeraklion airport guide
Spain

Fuerteventura

FUE

Spain

3h 57m
each way
06:05
Out from Manchester
~12.5h
On the ground
02:30
Back at Manchester
Out Ryanair FR3805Back LS998Runs Thu, Fri
Things to do in Fuerteventura

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at Manchester Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.