Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Wilmington.
To ensure you catch your ILM to MAN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport. Many passengers pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is £254. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £622. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ILM to MAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ILM to MAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Wilmington International Airport's on-time performance, 79.81% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington International Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ILM:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're coming in on a late Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice to explore Manchester and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Manchester in January.
Book your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to explore Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ILM to MAN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 160 miles south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among the biggest draws.
