Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Horta Airport (HOR): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAN to HOR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Manchester Airport to Horta Airport. Many travellers pass through Lisbon Portela Airport when flying between MAN and HOR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Horta Airport (HOR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Horta Airport flight is £142. A return fare right now is £247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to HOR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Manchester Airport to Horta Airport.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Horta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Horta Airport (HOR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Horta Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HOR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Horta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde or AUTATLANTIS and chase adventure across Horta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Horta Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Horta Airport (HOR) to central Horta
Horta Airport to central Horta has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Horta Airport (HOR)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Horta Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Horta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Horta Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Horta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to HOR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Horta. Around 170 miles away to the east, its best attractions include Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
Around 180 miles east of Horta, Lagoa is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.