Manchester → Heathrow flight delays
MANCHESTER → HEATHROW · all airlines · 5,144 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
27%of the time, by +42 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
73%
Delayed 3h+
0.1%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+42m
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When does MANCHESTER → HEATHROW run late?
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Delays peak in September (37% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Manchester to Heathrow flight delayed?
About 27% of MANCHESTER → HEATHROW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 42 minutes when they do, based on 5,144 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on MANCHESTER → HEATHROW?
September is the worst, with 37% of flights delayed, while May is the most reliable at 17%.
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