Manchester or Liverpool airport: which is easier from your town?
Sometimes the same holiday is cheaper from Liverpool.
Comparison
Plenty of people in Greater Manchester and Cheshire fly from Liverpool John Lennon Airport when the flight is cheaper or the time suits better. The drive is longer from most places, so it pays to compare the whole trip, not just the ticket.
Live west of Manchester, or found a much cheaper flight? Liverpool is worth a look. For most of Greater Manchester, Manchester Airport is closer and has more routes.
Side by side
| Option | Drive from Manchester | Terminals | Choice of flights | Transfer price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport Our pick | Short, south of the city | Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 | The widest in the north | Lower from most towns | Long-haul and most holidays |
| Liverpool John Lennon | Longer, along the M62 | One terminal | Mainly short-haul | Higher from most towns | West side of the region, cheap fares |
Pros and cons
Manchester Airport
- Closest airport for most of Greater Manchester
- Long-haul and short-haul flights
- Rail and tram station on site
- Busy at peak times
- Two terminals to check
Liverpool John Lennon
- One compact terminal
- Sometimes cheaper fares
- Handy from Warrington and St Helens
- Longer drive from most of Manchester
- Fewer routes
Compare the whole trip
Add the transfer each way to the flight price for both airports. Our fixed prices for Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and for Manchester to Manchester Airport are on the route pages, so it takes a minute.
Towns where Liverpool is worth checking
From Warrington, St Helens, Wigan and parts of Cheshire, Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be a similar drive to Manchester. From most of Greater Manchester, Stockport and the east of the region, Manchester Airport is much closer. Check both prices on our route pages before you book your flight.
Flying from Liverpool with FindCab
We drive to Liverpool John Lennon Airport every week at a fixed price, with flight tracking on the way back and free child seats. Read our guide to the drive to Liverpool Airport for timings and the route.
What about the flight time?
A cheaper flight that leaves very early from the further airport can mean a much earlier pickup. Work out the pickup time for both options before you choose, and remember the return journey home after you land.
Plan your trip
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