Cheap Flights from Perth to Manchester

Plenty of connecting flights from Perth to Manchester run daily, but you won't find any nonstop flights. These cheap flights from Perth to Manchester are offered on a variety of airlines like Virgin Australia and Etihad. You can also find indirect cheap flights from Perth to Manchester aboard Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Emirates. Popular layover cities for these flights include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Singapore, Brussels, and London.

Perth Airport (PER) has four passenger terminals divided into two terminal precincts. All international flights depart from Terminal 1 in the T1/T2 precinct. In Terminal 1, you can pick up books, snacks and sundries at shops like WHSmith and Link. Other T1 shops include Jeansweet, Australian Way, Gadgetshop and Purely Merino. T1 dining is equally plentiful with restaurants like The Crafty Swan Kitchen, Haymarket and Long Neck Public House.

Citizens of an EEA country, like Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the U.S. or South Africa won't need a visa to travel from Perth to Manchester - a valid passport suffices. A national ID card also works for any EEA country and Swiss citizens.

Upon your plane's arrival at Manchester Airport, follow directions for entry as an EU citizen or non-EU citizen. If you're an EU citizen or a Registered Traveller, you may be able to use Manchester's quick ePassport gates. These expedited gates offer several advantages, including the elimination of border interviews. Check to see if you meet requirements to use ePassport gates. They save considerable time at your destination airport.

Manchester Airport's railway station makes getting around the area simple. To get to Manchester's city centre, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly Station. The blue line takes you from the airport to Liverpool, and the lime line heads to Leeds.

What to Expect in Manchester

Flights from Perth to Manchester cross many time zones. From late March to late October, Manchester is seven hours behind Perth. For the rest of the year, Manchester is eight hours behind Perth.

Seasons are reversed from Perth to Manchester. When it's winter in Perth, it's summer in Manchester. This is a boon for those in Perth who seek slightly warmer weather in July and August. Average highs in Manchester in July are 20 °C, compared to Perth's 18 °C. The rest of the year, the seasonal and temperature differences are more marked: February average highs in Manchester are 7 °C, which is much cooler than Perth's 31 °C.

When you arrive in Manchester, do a little light sightseeing or take a relaxing walk around your Manchester hotel neighbourhood. Explore the city's terrific cuisine, take in Manchester's legendary football scene or wander Manchester's vibrant Chinatown.

Be aware as you explore the attractions in Manchester that prices will be about 15 to 20 percent less than in Perth. Most meals will cost less, and a taxi ride typically costs less as well. However, if you rent a car, the price for petrol will be considerably more per litre.