Fly to Manchester

On flights to Manchester from Dubai, you will be arriving in England’s second biggest metropolitan area. Manchester is situated in north-west England, fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Pennines to the north and east.

A poster child for urban rejuvenation, Manchester has been transformed from a city of factories and workshops into an edgy cultural capital. Music has replaced mills and innovation is the new industry. The city's collection of landmark museums and galleries complements one of Europe's most thriving arts scenes.

Manchester is known around the world for its two iconic football clubs: Manchester United and Manchester City, the latter of which is sponsored by Etihad Airways.



Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Manchester from Dubai, as there is wide range of things to do. Manchester is known for its independent and highly individual shops. Explore the city's Northern Quarter for some of the best examples.

A visit to Salford Quays is a must for those arriving on flights to Manchester from Dubai. The waterside area is a lively hub for Manchester’s arts, leisure and sports scenes. The flagship building there is the Lowry, a renowned centre for arts and performance that incorporates two theatres, an array of galleries, and restaurants and bars.

In the evenings, there’s plenty to savour of Manchester’s famed nightlife. Whether top-notch theatre such as the Royal Exchange Theatre, live performances at the Manchester Academy, classical musical performances at Bridgewater Hall or dancing the night away in the Music Box, there’s enough to keep you entertained for days on end.

Fly from Dubai

More and more travellers are taking flights to Manchester from Dubai for business, pleasure or as a stopover on journeys to other destinations. As the fastest-growing city in the world, a visit to Dubai is the chance to see history in the making.

The city boasts dozens of opulent hotels and miles of golden sand to lounge upon, with facilities and attractions to suit the needs of fun-loving families and romantic honeymooners alike, while the shopping, dining and nightlife are first-rate. There are also many traditional attractions, including some fascinating museums and traditional Emirati houses, labyrinthine souks, and boat rides or walks along the breezy Dubai Creek at the heart of the old city.



Plan your itinerary well before leaving on flights to Manchester from Dubai as there are so many things to do. Explore the bustling gold and spice souks north of the creek in the old city centre of Deira. Take an ‘abra’ boat across the creek and go bargain-hunting in Bur Dubai.

A little further south and you come to Sheikh Zayed Road, a multi-lane highway lined with futuristic skyscrapers, including the iconic Emirates Towers and the soaring Burj Khalifa – the tallest man-mad structure ever built at 828 metres high. At the foot of this giant tower is Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall. In addition to a plethora of shops and restaurants, you can savour a truly enthralling dancing fountain display and a huge indoor aquarium and ice rink.

Other attractions to see before travelling on flights to Manchester from Dubai include desert safaris, dining along the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Arabian souk-themed Madinat Jumeirah, world-class golf courses, aqua parks, nighclubs and skiing on real snow in the Mall of the Emirates.

Flights to Manchester from Dubai
Etihad offers direct flights to Manchester from Dubai in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Manchester from Dubai.

Manchester Airport

On flights to Manchester from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Manchester Airport, located about 14km southwest of Manchester city centre at Ringway. Manchester Airport is the busiest airport in England outside the London region and is the 17th busiest in Europe.

Manchester Airport has two parallel runways and three terminals. On flights to Manchester from Abu Dhabi you will be landing at Terminal 1, which has 24 stands, 14 of which have airbridges. Terminal 1's current capacity is around 11 million passengers a year.

Etihad has been operating services to Manchester since 2006 and on December 7, 2010 opened a dedicated lounge for for Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers. With business class travellers enjoying free limousine transfers to and from the airport, the dedicated lounge will ensure premium passengers can relax in Etihad’s signature style from door to door.

• Airport Code – MAN
• Airport Name – Manchester Airport
• City - Manchester
• Country – United Kingdom
• Country Abbrev - UK
• Time Zone – GMT +0
Telephone +44 (0) 8712 710 711

Fly from Dubai via Abu Dhabi airport

As the airport is 20km outside Abu Dhabi, it takes just one hour to reach Dubai. For those taking flights to Dubai on Diamond First or Pearl Business class, a chauffeur-driven limousine will take you to Dubai if requested in advance.

Here is some information on Abu Dhabi airport:

When you leave Abu Dhabi you will travel from Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500