Manchester to Brisbane flight time and fare prices

The quickest Manchester to Brisbane flight time is 22h50. One stop economy class return fares to Brisbane from Manchester cost from £5,817.

A Manchester to Brisbane flight will take you across the world to the Queensland capital. Brisbane is a good gateway for exploring Australia, particularly if your target is the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Byron Bay.

Which airlines fly from Manchester to Brisbane?

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Brisbane. There are, however, several one-stop options. Those with legs on the same airline are:

Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong.

Emirates via Dubai.

Qatar Airways via Doha.

Singapore Airlines via Singapore.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

How much do Manchester to Brisbane flights cost?

Searching with Kayak, one stop flights from Manchester to Brisbane cost from £1,375. This is for return flights in economy, searching eight months ahead.

Prices on flights to Australia from the UK have gone up a lot since Covid, but this is particularly expensive. Flights to other Australian cities are a couple of hundred pounds cheaper. The cheapest time of year for flights from the UK to Australia tends to be November.

Go for two stops, and that price comes down to £948.

Manchester to Brisbane business class fares

Using the same search, but for business class flights, the cheapest one stop business class fares from Manchester to Brisbane cost from £5,817. This was with Singapore Airlines, but it always pays to shop around as no single airline consistently offers the lowest fares.

Manchester to Brisbane flight time

The Manchester to Brisbane flight time varies a little depending on which airline you travel with. The quickest flights are with Singapore Airlines, with a Manchester to Brisbane flight time of 22 hours and 50 minutes. The Qatar Airways flight takes 23 hours, for comparison.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.