Flights
Flights to Liverpool
Flying to Liverpool for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Liverpool, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 109 upcoming events in and around Liverpool (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 7.5 miles away. Manchester Airport (MAN) is 29 miles away. For Liverpool Empire Theatre, the nearest is LPL at 7.5 miles.
Airports serving Liverpool
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Liverpool, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) 7.5 mi (12 km) | Large | Nearest to Liverpool Empire Theatre, M&S Bank Arena, Anfield, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Racecourse Ground, Philharmonic Hall, The Auditorium Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena and O2 Academy Liverpool. |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) 29 mi (47 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Liverpool venue
The busiest venues in and around Liverpool, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Empire Theatre Hotels near Liverpool Empire Theatre | LPL, 7.5 mi | MAN, 29 mi |
| M&S Bank Arena Hotels near M&S Bank Arena | LPL, 7.2 mi | MAN, 30 mi |
| Anfield Hotels near Anfield | LPL, 8.1 mi | MAN, 29 mi |
| Hill Dickinson Stadium Hotels near Hill Dickinson Stadium | LPL, 8.8 mi | MAN, 30 mi |
| Racecourse Ground Hotels near Racecourse Ground | LPL, 21 mi | MAN, 37 mi |
| Philharmonic Hall Hotels near Philharmonic Hall | LPL, 6.8 mi | MAN, 29 mi |
| The Auditorium Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena Hotels near The Auditorium Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena | LPL, 7.2 mi | MAN, 30 mi |
| O2 Academy Liverpool Hotels near O2 Academy Liverpool | LPL, 7.4 mi | MAN, 29 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | LPL | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Empire Theatre | 7.5 mi | 29 mi |
| M&S Bank Arena | 7.2 mi | 30 mi |
| Anfield | 8.1 mi | 29 mi |
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | 8.8 mi | 30 mi |
| Racecourse Ground | 21 mi | 37 mi |
| Philharmonic Hall | 6.8 mi | 29 mi |
| The Auditorium Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena | 7.2 mi | 30 mi |
| O2 Academy Liverpool | 7.4 mi | 29 mi |
Flying in for a Liverpool event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 19 events in and around Liverpool; 68% on Fri–Sun; 5 of the 13 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Paul Heaton
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $210.00View TicketsSounds of The 60's Live With Tony Blackburn
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool, Liverpool
The Courteeners
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $103.00View TicketsThe Mersey Beatles
The Auditorium Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $40.00View TicketsBill Bailey
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $72.00View TicketsThe Script
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $113.00View TicketsSqueeze
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $91.00View TicketsLiverpool FC vs. Manchester United FC
Anfield, Liverpool, Liverpool
From about $804.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Paul Heaton
- Nov 12: Sounds of The 60's Live With Tony Blackburn
- Nov 13: The Courteeners
- Nov 14: The Mersey Beatles
- Nov 19: The Script
- Nov 21: Squeeze
- Nov 22: Liverpool FC vs. Manchester United FC
- Nov 27: The Stylistics
Flying in to Liverpool: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Liverpool Empire Theatre it is LPL, 7.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is LPL from central Liverpool?
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 7.5 miles (12 km) from central Liverpool in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for M&S Bank Arena?
The closest airport to M&S Bank Arena is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 7.2 miles away in a straight line; Manchester Airport (MAN) is 30 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Liverpool in the next 30 days?
19 in and around Liverpool in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 5 of the 13 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Liverpool Empire Theatre?
The closest airport to Liverpool Empire Theatre is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 7.5 miles away in a straight line; Manchester Airport (MAN) is 29 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Liverpool?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Liverpool: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN).
What is the closest airport to Liverpool?
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Liverpool, 7.5 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists MAN (29 miles).
