Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Newquay from £45

How long is the flight from Manchester to Newquay

Flight duration of a direct flight from Manchester to Newquay is around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers

London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham International (BHX), and Dublin (DUB) are the most common stopover airports for cheap flights from Manchester to Newquay, depending on the flight path.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Newquay?

Bring your beach gear – Newquay is known as the surf capital of the UK, and it's easy to see why with 9 sandy beaches around town. It's also warmer on average than most of the UK, including in winter.

Only one airline offers direct domestic flights from Manchester to Newquay, but you can find trips with numerous other airlines, such as:

• Flybe cheap flights
• Aer Lingus cheap flights
• Eurowings cheap flights
• Ryanair cheap flights

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Manchester to Newquay, hotels and car hire:

• Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Manchester to Newquay on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
• Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
• Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
• Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
• Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
• Consider Package Deals: Bundle Newquay flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on Newquay car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.

• August is the best time for a beach holiday, when temperatures are high, Newquay's population multiplies and the city's many trendy restaurants, cafes, bars, and venues are humming with life.
• June is ideal if you'd like to avoid the crowds, since the summer season is already kicking in but things are a bit more laid-back as the beaches are yet to be swarmed by school holiday crowds and summer residents.
• October may not sound like the best time for a beach getaway, but it's almost the cheapest time to go to Newquay and, with the nights still relatively long, it's your last chance for a late (late) summer escape.

There is one major passenger airport in Manchester, which is the biggest in the UK outside of London: Manchester Airport (MAN).

Useful information about Manchester Airport

Located in Wythenshawe, Manchester Airport is situated roughly 9 miles south of Manchester city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – 20 minutes from Manchester Picadilly, departures every 10 minutes throughout the day and night.
• By taxi – no more than 20 minutes from central Manchester.
• By bus – across Greater Manchester there are 10 different bus routes running to the airport, and a direct 24/7 bus goes from Manchester Central Coach Station to the airport in 25 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, smoking areas, a huge range of shops, prayer room, business facilities, free WiFi throughout the airport up to 60 minutes, various cafes, restaurants, and bars open all hours.

Newquay is home to Cornwall's major air passenger hub, receiving both international and domestic passenger flights: Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Useful information about Cornwall Airport Newquay

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) is situated 5 miles northeast of Newquay at St Mawgan.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi – 15 minutes into Newquay, can be pre-booked or picked up outside the arrivals terminal from the airport's official taxi provider.
• By bus – the A5 bus from Padstow stops at the airport on its way to Newquay; the bus stop is outside arrivals, between the terminal building and the west car park.
• By train – there is no rail service between the airport and Newquay.
• By bike – rental bikes can be arranged to meet you on arrival at the airport only 5 miles from Newquay town, and luggage transfer to your accommodation can be included if required.

Services: cash machine, free WiFi throughout the terminal building, one full-service and fully-licenced cafe, executive business lounge, and a small shop.

• Sit in a 1950s-style cafe, take a scenic flight, jump in a jet fighter cockpit and learn about Cornish and British aviation history at the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre, just a 10-minute drive from Newquay.
• For adrenaline junkies: cruise over Cornwall on the longest and fastest zip wire in England or experience the world's first commercial freefall onto an inflatable airbag.
• Hire a board, learn to surf, or play in the waves at one of the 9 beaches surrounding Britain's undoubted surf capital, Newquay.
• Sit overlooking the water and sip on some summer cocktails at one of Newquay's many waterfront bars, or sample some of Cornwall's freshest seafood around Newquay's famous restaurant scene.