Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): what you need to know
The timezone in Lanzhou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Manchester.
To ensure you catch your MAN to LHW flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAN and LHW:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
At the moment, $1,156 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $3,421. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAN to LHW, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to LHW.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
If you're coming in on a late Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LHW:
Getting from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to central Lanzhou
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is roughly 72 kilometres from the centre of Lanzhou. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Lanzhou. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lanzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to LHW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -14ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Tianshui is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lanzhou. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Xianyang, roughly 483 kilometres east of Lanzhou. 安国寺, 沣西文化公园 and 周武王陵 are the start of reasons to visit.
