Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your MAN to PMR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Currently, £805 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £1,517. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to PMR, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to PMR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 59.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
If you're coming in on a late Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PMR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Palmerston North Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Cross Country Rentals, Ezi or Europcar and experience more of Palmerston North and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Palmerston North Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport to the centre of Palmerston North has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Palmerston North based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Palmerston North Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Palmerston North, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to PMR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Palmerston North has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 250 miles north of Palmerston North, a trip to Auckland will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 80 miles south-west of Palmerston North, Wellington is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
