Belfast City (George Best) → Manchester flight delays
BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER · all airlines · 3,164 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
24%of the time, by +60 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
76%
Delayed 3h+
1.1%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg when late
+60m
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When does BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER run late?
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Delays peak in December (40% late).
Which airline is most punctual on BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER?
Emerald Airlines Uk Ltddelayed 21%
Easyjet Uk Ltddelayed 31%
Emerald Airlines (Ireland) Limiteddelayed 54%
Frequently asked
How often is the Belfast City (George Best) to Manchester flight delayed?
About 24% of BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 60 minutes when they do, based on 3,164 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER?
Emerald Airlines Uk Ltd, delayed 21% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on BELFAST-CITY-GEORGE-BEST → MANCHESTER?
December is the worst, with 40% of flights delayed, while May is the most reliable at 9%.