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 Sydney

Before you get on a flight to Manchester from Sydney, be sure that you’ve soaked up all that Sydney has to offer. Sprawling Sydney is sandwiched between the sea and the Blue Mountains. The highlights are in the east and around the harbour, which slices the city into northern and southern halves.

Circular Quay is on the harbour at the northern end of the Central Business District (CBD). It's the main ferry hub and home to the Opera House plus many restaurants, souvenir shops and street entertainers.

Sydney is arguably the world's most photogenic city. Sydney Harbour is lined with attractions, islands, beaches and National Parkland - as well as the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But beyond the harbour happy snaps, there's a remarkable amount to keep visitors occupied. Children and adults alike love the beaches and wildlife, as well as the outdoorsy lifestyle.



The Greater Sydney area boasts over 100 beaches, from calm harbour strips to surf-pounded coastal icons so make time to see them before your flight from Sydney to Manchester.

Sydney is a laid-back city that can turn on the sophistication when required with stylish bars and restaurants. At the same time, many of the highlights – such as coastal walks or splashing in the surf – are free.

Sydney is also party city. Dance all night in Kings Cross, go for an arty vibe in the Inner West or drink cocktails by the harbour. Mardi Gras and the New Year's Eve fireworks are the events that the world knows about, but there is always something going on. It's easy to be chilled out in Sydney, but almost impossible to be bored.

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

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

Sydney Airport

On your flight to Manchester from Sydney Airport, you will take off from one of its three runways: colloquially known as the "East-West", "North-South" and "Third" runways.

Sydney Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport, is the major airport serving Sydney, the busiest airport in Australia and one of the oldest continually operated airports in the world.

Sydney Airport handled 33.4 million passengers and 289,741 aircraft movements in 2009, making it the 28th busiest airport in the world.

Sydney Airport is located in the suburb of Mascot in Sydney, New South Wales, next to Botany Bay.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make full use of the Air New Zealand Lounge at Sydney Airport to enjoy before leaving on their flights from Sydney to Manchester.

• Airport Code - SYD
• Airport Name - Kingsford Smith
• City - Sydney
• Country - Australia
• Country Abbrev - AU
• Time Zone - GMT +10
• Telephone +61 (2) 9667 9111