Manchester
Fly to Manchester from £49
Blue Islands operates daily flights from Jersey and Guernsey (via Jersey) to Manchester. Prices start from £49.00 including all taxes and charges. Flights arrive and depart from terminal 1.
Manchester, the metropolitan hub of the North, is the perfect destination for culture, music, sport and shopping. The ideal location for a weekend break, Manchester is also the gateway to popular surrounding cities including Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton as well as North Wales. The train station at Manchester Airport makes onward travel a breeze.
Consider Manchester for your next shopping trip - with no baggage or excess baggage charges on Blue Islands, you can make the most of superb shopping in the renowned Trafford Centre - Europe's largest shopping mall, not forgetting the huge retail potential in the city centre.
Home to some of the UK's biggest venues, entertainment is not hard to find in Manchester. The MEN Arena plays host to the world's finest music events whilst the theatres in the city centre showcase West End productions.
If you're a fan of football - what better way to travel to see you favourite team play? Blue Islands offers an alternative flight time to avoid the 'red eye' departure times. Visit the Group Travel section of our website for more details or email us at grouptravel@blueislands.com
Being an international airport, Manchester has an endless list of worldwide destinations for holiday makers to connect onto. Waiting is never a chore in Manchester airport - amuse yourself with the extensive duty free shopping available or spend time in the Escape lounge in terminal 1 and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere whilst children are entertained in the play area.
For more information on Manchester, go to the Visit Manchester website.
LEISURE EVENTS
3 DECEMBER 2011-18 FEBRUARY 2012. WORKTOWN: EVERYDAY.
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17 JANUARY-7 FEBRUARY.MUHAMMED ALI ART EXHIBITION.
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21-25 FEBRUARY. THE KING AND I.
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27 FEBRUARY. AN EVENING WITH DAVID HASSELHOFF AT BRIDGEWATER HALL.
Join the star of TV'S Knight rider, Baywatch and Britain's Got
talent for an evening
of music, laughter and classic TV moments from his illustrious
career. Recognised by the Guinness Book of World records as
'the Most Watched TV Star in the World', don't miss the legend that
is the Hoff. For more information, click here.
5-10 MARCH & 14-15 MAY. DERREN BROWN 'SVENGALI' AT THE LOWRY.
Derren promises an evening of mind-melting based around audience participation. For more information, click here.
20-24 MARCH. THE NUTCRACKER-NORTHERN BALLET.
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25 MARCH. BEAR GRYLLS-MUD, SWEAT, AND TEARS, THE LIVE TOUR.
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4 APRIL. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 'ALEGRIA' AT THE MEN ARENA.
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13 APRIL. IL DIVO AT THE MEN ARENA.
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For details of more events in Manchester, click here.
BUSINESS EVENTS
8 FEBRUARY. SKYLINE BREAKFAST-DOING BUSINESS IN MANCHESTER AT
CLOUD 23
IN THE HILTON, DEANSGATE.
Do better business in Manchester. presentations plus a 60 second chance to do an elevator pitch on your business to generate clients and awareness.For more information, click here.
6 MARCH. HR MATTERS SEMINAR AT CITY TOWER.
'Can't work, won't work' seminar that is designed to help employers tackle current Hr and people issues. It promises help to get to the bottom of performance and absence management and knowing when a lack of performance becomes a disciplinary matter, amongst other important Hr issues. For more information, click here.
28-19 MARCH. SOCCEREX, MANCHESTER CENTRAL.
The Soccerex European Forum, Europe's leading football business event, provides unprecedented business opportunities for Europe's football industry elite for two days of debate, networking and socialising. For more information, click here.
17-18 APRIL. BUSINESS NORTH WEST, MANCHESTER CENTRAL.
A chance to network, test, try and buy the latest innovations in business services and products with over 100 exhibiting companies across all the key business industry sectors in the region. For more information, click here.
SECOND FLOOR @ HARVEY NICHOLS
Aligning with Knightsbridge and Leeds, Harvey Nics brasserie, bar and restaurant's glass walls give a fantastic view of Exchange Square while you eat. No glamorous shopping trip would be complete without a cocktail at the bar... whatever the time of day. For more information, click here.
THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY
For steak and seafood and a lively atmosphere, this restaurant can't be beaten. The steak of the month is a great chance to taste different breeds of beef, or the adventurous might try ostrich. For more information, click here.
THE LIME TREE
The Lime Tree, situated on leafy Lapwing Lane in West Didsbury, has been at the top of the list for Manchester gourmets for years thanks to its outstanding food, easy atmosphere, ever changing menu and extensive wine list. For more information, click here.
MICHAEL CAINES
The Michael Caines Restaurant and Champagne Bar at ABode Manchester, located in an atmospheric lower level dining room, serves exciting and innovative European cuisine utilising the best local and regional produce. For more information, click here.
From 31 October, Blue Islands will operate return flights to Manchester from Guernsey & Jersey. Flights will arrive and depart from terminal 1.
CHECK-IN
Opens 90 mins before departure & closes 30 mins before departure.
TAXIS
Arrow Cars offer an independent private hire service located at each terminal. Hackney cabs are located at each terminal.
BUSES & TRAINS
The Airport is well served by local and regional buses running daily, including weekends and bank holidays. There is also now a 24 hour bus service operating to and from Manchester Airport. Frequent direct train services run to and from with TransPennine Express and Northern Rail, run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CAR HIRE
Europcar is available from Manchester airport, to book please visit
www.manchesterairport.europcar.co.uk
PARKING
Short and Long Stay, Valet and Meet & Greet parking for terminal 1 is available plus a low cost Shuttle Parking option. Pre book up to 11.15 the night before you depart or turn up and pay on arrival.
