Airport guide
Flying into Manchester (MAN)
Every venue below has MAN as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Manchester Airport (MAN) is a large airport 8.6 miles from central Manchester in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 22 venues with 242 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Old Trafford at 7.6 miles.
Venues nearest MAN
| Venue | City | From MAN | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford | Manchester | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 19 | LPL, 25 mi | Hotels |
| O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester | Manchester | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 1 | LPL, 25 mi | Hotels |
| O2 Apollo Manchester | Manchester | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 28 | LPL, 28 mi | Hotels |
| Bowlers Exhibition Centre | Stretford | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 1 | LPL, 23 mi | Hotels |
| O2 Ritz Manchester | Manchester | 8.5 mi (13.6 km) | 2 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Aviva Studios | Manchester | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 4 | LPL, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Bridgewater Hall | Manchester | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 3 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Manchester Opera House | Manchester | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 2 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Albert Hall - Manchester | Manchester | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 2 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| New Century - Manchester | Manchester | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 1 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Halle St Michael's | Ancoats | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 1 | LPL, 28 mi | Hotels |
| Etihad Stadium | Manchester | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) | 33 | LPL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| AO Arena | Manchester | 9.4 mi (15.1 km) | 28 | LPL, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Co-Op Live | Manchester | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 66 | LPL, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Buxton Opera House | Buxton | 16 mi (26.0 km) | 1 | EMA, 38 mi | Hotels |
| Regent Theatre - Stoke | Stoke-On-Trent | 23 mi (37.2 km) | 1 | LPL, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Victoria Hall - Stoke | Stoke-on-Trent | 23 mi (37.3 km) | 1 | LPL, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Bet365 Stadium | Stoke-on-Trent | 26 mi (41.3 km) | 19 | LPL, 37 mi | Hotels |
| King Georges Hall | Blackburn | 29 mi (46.2 km) | 3 | LPL, 32 mi | Hotels |
| Bramall Lane | Sheffield | 33 mi (53.3 km) | 18 | LBA, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Sheffield City Hall | Sheffield | 33 mi (53.4 km) | 4 | LBA, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Crucible Theatre - Sheffield | Sheffield | 33 mi (53.7 km) | 4 | LBA, 34 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near MAN
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MAN is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 3 | O2 Apollo Manchester | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 2 | O2 Apollo Manchester | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 3 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 4 | AO Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 5 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 4 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 4 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 8 | AO Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 6 | AO Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 3 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 5 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 4 | Co-Op Live | Search this weekend |
Next events near MAN
Niall Horan
Co-Op Live, Manchester, Manchester
From about $52.00View TicketsRoger Taylor
Manchester Opera House, Manchester, Manchester
From about $126.00View TicketsMegan Moroney
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, Manchester
From about $105.00View TicketsElla Mai
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, Manchester
From about $103.00View TicketsFreya Ridings
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Manchester
From about $86.00View TicketsJill Scott
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, Manchester
From about $118.00View TicketsSimple Plan
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, Manchester
Katherine Jenkins
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Manchester
Serena Terry
Aviva Studios, Manchester, Manchester
From about $66.00View TicketsAlison Moyet
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield, Sheffield
From about $153.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Niall Horan
- Sep 26: Megan Moroney
- Sep 28: Ella Mai
- Sep 30: Freya Ridings
- Oct 1: Jill Scott
- Oct 2: Simple Plan
- Oct 6: Serena Terry
When events near MAN happen
- 59% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 59 of 100 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities MAN serves
| City | Events | From MAN | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 189 | 8.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels |
| Sheffield | 26 | 34 mi | Hotels |
| Stoke-On-Trent | 21 | 24 mi | Hotels |
| Blackburn | 3 | 29 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Ancoats | 1 | 9.3 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Buxton | 1 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Stretford | 1 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels |
Other airports near MAN
| Airport | Type | From MAN |
|---|---|---|
| LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport | Large airport | 24 mi |
| LBA Leeds Bradford Airport | Large airport | 43 mi |
LPL is the second option for 18 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near MAN in the next 12 weeks?
We list 51 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues MAN is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 8. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which other airports are near MAN?
Within 50 miles of MAN we also list Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 24 miles away and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 43 miles away.
Which venues are closest to MAN?
Of the venues MAN is the first airport we list for, the closest are Old Trafford (7.6 miles), O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester (7.6 miles) and O2 Apollo Manchester (8.3 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is MAN from Co-Op Live?
Manchester Airport (MAN) is 9.7 miles from Co-Op Live in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is MAN from downtown Manchester?
Manchester Airport (MAN) is 8.6 miles (13.9 km) from downtown Manchester in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
