Cheap Flights from Manchester to Inverness

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $356. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Inverness

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Inverness flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Manchester to Inverness

Manchester to Inverness: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Inverness below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Inverness.

Manchester to Inverness: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$356
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 24 mins
Most popular airlineLoganair
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Inverness: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Inverness is $356. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Inverness.
Loganair and British Airways fly direct from Manchester to Inverness.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Manchester to Inverness.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Inverness is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Inverness but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Inverness is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair and Loganair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Inverness.

Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Airport (INV): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Manchester and Inverness share the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Every week, there are seven Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 08:30 Loganair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:20 with Loganair.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to INV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Loganair offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Inverness — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.

  • Loganair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and INV:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Belfast City Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Airport (INV)

  • Currently, $230 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $356. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from MAN to INV, book your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAN to INV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:

Arriving at Inverness Airport (INV)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near INV instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Inverness Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Inverness and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Inverness Airport about one week ahead.

Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness

  • From Inverness Airport, Inverness is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Inverness Airport (INV)

  • September is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Inverness in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Inverness Airport for July if you want to visit Inverness during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to INV in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Inverness. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • Glasgow is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres south of Inverness. No trip is complete without a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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