Cheap flights from Manchester to Copenhagen from £56
Updated 2026-08-05
995 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 39m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Copenhagen (CPH). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Manchester
Manchester is the UK's third-largest airport and the dominant Northern hub for both short-haul and long-haul. The airport's three terminals serve a deep mix of full-service carriers (BA, Lufthansa, KLM), low-cost operators (Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair) and intercontinental long-haul (Emirates, Qatar, Singapore, Virgin Atlantic). Northern travellers usually save 90+ minutes versus heading down to Heathrow or Gatwick — and on European routes Manchester fares are competitive with the London airports.
Arriving in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport sits 8 km southeast of the city, with the metro reaching Nørreport in 14 minutes. The route is served by SAS, Norwegian and easyJet; UK departures peak around Danish summer (July) and Christmas. Off-peak fares from London are competitive, but the city itself is one of the most expensive in Europe — book accommodation early and use Rejsekort for transport.
Who flies MAN to CPH?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 1h 39m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 39m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 39m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 1h 39m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 1h 39m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Manchester to Copenhagen FAQs
Direct flights from Manchester (MAN) to Copenhagen (CPH) take approximately 1h 39m for the 995 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Copenhagen (CPH): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, British Airways and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Denmark (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark before booking.
Copenhagen (CPH) is the primary international airport for Copenhagen. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £67 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £70, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £56. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.