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Luxair launching Manchester route in 2024



Manchester, in the UK, “is renowned for its rich industrial heritage, cultural diversity and thriving artistic scene,” according to Luxair. The airline will begin flights to Manchester next spring. Pictured: Princess Street, Manchester, May 2020. Photo: Mangopear creative/Unsplash

Manchester, in the UK, “is renowned for its rich industrial heritage, cultural diversity and thriving artistic scene,” according to Luxair. The airline will begin flights to Manchester next spring. Pictured: Princess Street, Manchester, May 2020. Photo: Mangopear creative/Unsplash

Luxair is adding northern England’s powerhouse to its network.

Luxair will fly between Luxembourg and Manchester starting on 1 April 2024.

The airline will have three return flights per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, it said on 30 August. Flying time will be a bit less than two hours.

Luxair is targeting both business and leisure travelers, the carrier stated. “Light tickets” start at €99 roundtrip, its “smart fare” starts at €129 and its “flex fare” starts at €199. Tickets went on sale on its website this week.

In the UK, Luxair already serves London City airport.