Manchester-Funchal Flight Details
Airline-by-airline schedule and pricing for MAN-FNC
Manchester to Funchal - Detailed Flight Research
Researched: 2 March 2026
This document covers the specific Manchester (MAN) to Funchal (FNC) leg in detail, comparing the three airlines that operate direct flights on this route: easyJet, Jet2, and Ryanair. The travellers will already be in Manchester overnight (having arrived from the Isle of Man the previous evening), so any departure time from Manchester works.
Target dates:
- Outward: approximately 24-26 July 2026 (Friday to Sunday)
- Return: approximately 21-22 August 2026 (Friday to Saturday)
- 2 adult passengers
1. Ryanair (FR7 / FR6)
Outward: Manchester to Funchal (FR7)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Flight | FR7 |
| Days | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Departure | 10:15 from MAN |
| Arrival | 14:10 at FNC |
| Duration | 3 hours 55 minutes |
| Aircraft | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Terminal | Manchester Terminal 3 |
Best dates for outward (24-26 July 2026):
- Saturday 25 July 2026 - depart 10:15, arrive 14:10 (ideal)
- Thursday 23 July 2026 - depart 10:15, arrive 14:10 (day before schools close, possibly too early)
- Tuesday 28 July 2026 - depart 10:15, arrive 14:10 (4 days late)
Return: Funchal to Manchester (FR6)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Flight | FR6 |
| Days | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Departure | 06:00 from FNC |
| Arrival | 09:50 at MAN |
| Duration | 3 hours 50 minutes |
| Aircraft | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
Best dates for return (21-22 August 2026):
- Saturday 22 August 2026 - depart 06:00, arrive 09:50 (28 nights if outward is 25 July)
- Thursday 20 August 2026 - depart 06:00, arrive 09:50 (26 nights if outward is 25 July)
- Tuesday 18 August 2026 - depart 06:00, arrive 09:50 (24 nights, possibly too short)
Ryanair Pricing (Indicative)
| Metric | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Base fare (one way, per person) | From £25 (off-peak) to £80+ (peak summer) |
| Likely peak July/August one way | £60 - £100 per person |
| Return for 2 passengers | £240 - £400 estimated |
Ryanair Base Fare Inclusions
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 small underseat bag only (40 x 30 x 20 cm), no weight limit |
| Larger cabin bag | Not included (add from ~£8-20 for 10kg overhead bag) |
| Hold luggage | Not included (10kg from ~£13-20, 20kg from ~£20-35, 23kg from ~£25-45) |
| Seat selection | Not included (random assignment, or pay from ~£4-12) |
| Meals/drinks | Not included (buy on board) |
| Priority boarding | Not included (add from ~£6-8) |
Warning: Ryanair’s base fare is the cheapest, but once you add hold luggage for two passengers the price advantage narrows significantly. For a 4-week trip you will need hold bags.
Ryanair Pairing Assessment
Best pairing: Saturday 25 July outward, Saturday 22 August return (28 nights).
This is a strong option. The 06:00 return departure from Funchal is very early but gets you back to Manchester by 09:50, giving plenty of time for an afternoon/evening IOM flight home.
2. Jet2 (LS851 / LS1721 and LS852 / LS1722)
Outward: Manchester to Funchal
Jet2 operates two flight numbers on this route:
| Flight | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS851 | Monday | 06:25 | 10:25 | 4 hours | Airbus A321neo |
| LS851 | Saturday | 14:40 | 18:40 | 4 hours | Airbus A321neo |
| LS1721 | Friday | 06:35 | 10:35 | 4 hours | Airbus A321neo |
Note: These are summer 2025 schedules from Flightmapper, which are the best available proxy for summer 2026. Departure times may shift slightly but the days of operation and approximate times tend to remain consistent year-to-year.
Best dates for outward (24-26 July 2026):
- Friday 24 July 2026 (LS1721) - depart 06:35, arrive 10:35 (earliest departure)
- Saturday 25 July 2026 (LS851) - depart 14:40, arrive 18:40 (afternoon departure, arrives evening)
- Monday 27 July 2026 (LS851) - depart 06:25, arrive 10:25 (3 days later)
Return: Funchal to Manchester
| Flight | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS852 | Monday | 11:25 | 15:30 | 4 hr 5 min | Airbus A321neo |
| LS852 | Wednesday | 15:05 | 19:00 | 3 hr 55 min | Boeing 737-800 |
| LS852 | Saturday | 19:40 | 23:45 | 4 hr 5 min | Various |
| LS1722 | Friday | 11:35 | 15:30 | 3 hr 55 min | Various |
Best dates for return (21-22 August 2026):
- Friday 21 August 2026 (LS1722) - depart 11:35, arrive 15:30 (perfect date)
- Saturday 22 August 2026 (LS852) - depart 19:40, arrive 23:45 (late arrival at MAN)
- Wednesday 19 August 2026 (LS852) - depart 15:05, arrive 19:00
Jet2 Pricing (Indicative)
| Metric | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Base fare (one way, per person) | From £45 (off-peak) to £120+ (peak summer) |
| Likely peak July/August one way | £80 - £150 per person |
| Return for 2 passengers | £320 - £600 estimated |
| Good deal (round trip, 2 pax) | ~£412 based on KAYAK averages |
Jet2 Base Fare Inclusions
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 hand luggage (56 x 45 x 25 cm, 10kg) + 1 personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm) |
| Hold luggage | Not included on flight-only bookings (22kg from ~£25-40, 30kg available at higher rate) |
| Seat selection | Not included (assigned at check-in, or pay for choice) |
| Meals/drinks | Not included (pre-order online at discount, or buy on board) |
| Legroom | Standard included, extra legroom available for purchase |
Note: Jet2 has the most generous cabin baggage allowance of the three airlines. The A321neo is also a newer, more comfortable aircraft.
Jet2 Pairing Assessment
Best pairing: Friday 24 July outward (06:35), Friday 21 August return (11:35) = exactly 28 nights.
Alternative: Saturday 25 July outward (14:40), Saturday 22 August return (19:40) = 28 nights but late evening arrival at Manchester (23:45), too late for an IOM connection that night.
The Friday-to-Friday option is excellent and aligns perfectly with 4 weeks.
3. easyJet (U2 2213 / U2 2214)
Outward: Manchester to Funchal (U2 2213)
| Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 06:20 | 10:25 | 4 hr 5 min | Airbus A320 |
| Monday | 15:50 | 19:55 | 4 hr 5 min | Airbus A320 |
Note: These are summer 2025 schedules. easyJet summer 2026 seats were released in July 2025 and are available to book now. The days may be the same (Monday and Friday) but times could shift slightly.
Best dates for outward (24-26 July 2026):
- Friday 24 July 2026 - depart 06:20, arrive 10:25 (early morning, arrives by lunch)
- Monday 27 July 2026 - depart 15:50, arrive 19:55 (3 days late, afternoon departure)
Return: Funchal to Manchester (U2 2214)
| Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 11:00 | 14:50 | 3 hr 50 min | Airbus A320 |
| Monday | 20:25 | 00:15+1 | 3 hr 50 min | Airbus A320 |
Best dates for return (21-22 August 2026):
- Friday 21 August 2026 - depart 11:00, arrive 14:50 (ideal, afternoon arrival)
- Monday 17 August 2026 - depart 20:25, arrive 00:15 (4 days early, arrives after midnight)
easyJet Pricing (Indicative)
| Metric | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Base fare (one way, per person) | From £39 (off-peak) to £110+ (peak summer) |
| Likely peak July/August one way | £70 - £120 per person |
| Return for 2 passengers | £280 - £480 estimated |
easyJet Base Fare Inclusions
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm, 15kg) - may go in hold if cabin is full |
| Larger cabin bag | Not included (overhead locker bag from ~£6-12) |
| Hold luggage | Not included (15kg from ~£7-28, 23kg from ~£9-38) |
| Seat selection | Not included (random assignment, or pay from ~£4-15) |
| Meals/drinks | Not included (buy on board) |
| Speedy boarding | Not included (add from ~£6-24) |
easyJet Pairing Assessment
Best pairing: Friday 24 July outward (06:20), Friday 21 August return (11:00) = exactly 28 nights.
This is a clean Friday-to-Friday option, identical in shape to the Jet2 option.
Comparison Summary
Schedule Comparison (Best Pairings)
| Airline | Outward Date | Dep/Arr | Return Date | Dep/Arr | Nights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | Sat 25 July 2026 | 10:15 / 14:10 | Sat 22 August 2026 | 06:00 / 09:50 | 28 | Very early return departure |
| Jet2 | Fri 24 July 2026 | 06:35 / 10:35 | Fri 21 August 2026 | 11:35 / 15:30 | 28 | Best return time for IOM connection |
| Jet2 (alt) | Sat 25 July 2026 | 14:40 / 18:40 | Sat 22 August 2026 | 19:40 / 23:45 | 28 | Late arrival at MAN, no IOM connection that night |
| easyJet | Fri 24 July 2026 | 06:20 / 10:25 | Fri 21 August 2026 | 11:00 / 14:50 | 28 | Similar to Jet2 pattern |
Price Comparison: Like-for-Like with 15 kg+ Hold Baggage
All prices below include at least 15 kg checked hold baggage per person per flight, to give a fair comparison. Estimates are for 2 passengers, return (MAN-FNC), peak summer.
Minimum hold bag options by airline:
| Airline | Smallest hold bag ≥ 15 kg | Cost per bag per flight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 20 kg (no 15 kg option) | ~£20 - 35 |
| Jet2 | 22 kg (minimum available) | ~£25 - 40 |
| easyJet | 15 kg | ~£7 - 28 |
Total cost including hold bags (2 pax, return, 4 bag add-ons):
| Airline | Base fare range | Bags (4 × per flight) | All-in total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £240 - 400 | £80 - 140 | £320 - 540 |
| easyJet | £280 - 480 | £28 - 112 | £308 - 592 |
| Jet2 | £320 - 600 | £100 - 160 | £420 - 760 |
Value Assessment
Once hold baggage is factored in, the gap between the three airlines narrows significantly:
- Ryanair and easyJet are very close on all-in pricing (£308-592 vs £320-540). Ryanair’s cheapest headline fares are eroded by bag costs, while easyJet’s hold bags are cheaper.
- Jet2 is the most expensive (£420-760) but includes 10 kg cabin baggage in the base fare, flies the newer A321neo, and is currently running a 20% discount on summer 2026. With that discount applied, Jet2 could come down to roughly £336 - 608, making it competitive with the others.
- All three airlines price dynamically. Booking early (now, in March) for late July flights should secure prices towards the lower end of these ranges.
Market share on this route: easyJet 28%, Ryanair 27%, Jet2 21%, TUI 16% (per KAYAK data).
Recommended Next Steps
- Check actual live prices on all three airline websites for 24-25 July outward and 21-22 August return, as the summer 2026 schedules should be bookable now
- Compare total cost including hold luggage (at least 1 x 20-23kg bag per person, each way)
- Consider the IOM connection on the return: the Jet2 Friday return (arriving MAN 15:30) and easyJet Friday return (arriving MAN 14:50) both give comfortable time for an evening IOM flight; the Ryanair Saturday return (arriving MAN 09:50) gives even more time but requires a very early Funchal departure
- Book promptly: peak summer fares only go up from here (it is now March, travelling in late July)
Important Caveats
- Flight schedules shown above are based on summer 2025 data from Flightmapper, which is the best available proxy. Summer 2026 times may differ slightly.
- Prices are indicative ranges based on aggregator data and advertised starting fares. Actual prices for specific dates will differ.
- All three airlines now have their summer 2026 flights on sale: easyJet released in July 2025, Ryanair’s schedule is live, and Jet2 is currently promoting summer 2026 with a 20% discount.
- Hold luggage prices vary significantly depending on when you add them (at booking is cheapest, at the airport is most expensive).
Last updated: 2 March 2026