Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Manchester

Flights Barcelona to Manchester

Looking to save money on cheaper airline tickets for flights Barcelona to Manchester? Trip.com's all-in-one app and website can find the lowest fares and best value deals available on economy or business class flights. 

How to search for cheap flights Barcelona to Manchester?

Flight prices are affected by the laws of supply and demand, so factors like time/date of flight, seasonal consideration and flight duration all play vital roles. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save on your next airline tickets. When possible, travel in the off-peak season for reduced prices, which for flights Barcelona to Manchester is in April. In terms of cheap fares of the week, helpful guide Trip.com shows that the lowest flight prices are often on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

About Airport

Airport providing direct flights Barcelona to Manchester

There is only one main airport in Barcelona, Barcelona Airport or Aeropuerto de Barcelona (BCN).

Airport in Manchester

Flights Barcelona to Manchester will land at Manchester Airport (MAN). 

How to get to the airport in Barcelona

Travellers departing on flights Barcelona to Manchester have several ways to get from the city centre to Barcelona Airport (BCN).

Airport and terminal information in Barcelona

Barcelona Airport-El-Prat (BCN) is the main getaway to Barcelona and Spain's second busiest airport and is situated around 14 km (approx. 8.6 miles) southwest of central Barcelona. It has several names, including Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport or El Prat. The BCN is the hub for airlines like Vueling Airlines and Level. There are two terminals, T1 handles the majority of both Schengen and non-Schengen services, and T2 only runs Schengen and non-Schengen services of low-cost and regional carriers. A free airport shuttle links the two terminals as they are about 4 km apart. 

How to get downtown from the airport in Manchester

Arriving at Manchester Airport, passengers can quickly transfer from the airport to Manchester city centre via several modes of transportation.

Taxis are available 24/7 outside of the Arrivals Hall of all terminals. To reach the airport's train station, use the Skylink bridge from all terminals (roughly 5-10 minutes on foot).

Airport and terminal information in Manchester

Manchester Airport is about 13.9 km (approx. 8.6 miles) southwest of Manchester city centre. As the third busiest airport in the UK, Manchester Airport has 3 passenger terminals (Terminal 1, 2, 3) as well as a cargo terminal. Moreover, it is conveniently linked to the city centre by train, bus and taxi. The airport also has a Skylink walkway which connects all the terminals. Each terminal in Manchester Airport serves several airlines and many domestic, European and worldwide destinations.

About Airlines

Which airlines providing the route?

Several airlines offer direct flights Barcelona to Manchester, such as British Airways, EasyJet, Iberia, Jet2.com, Ryanair and Vueling Airlines. More airline options are available if choosing connecting flights of one or two stops, such as Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and TAP Air Portugal.

Fastest direct flight

Depending on the day of the week, between 4 -6 airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona to Manchester. The fastest direct flight has a flight time of only 2 hours 25 minutes. Each day, Ryanair offers at least one of these shortest duration flights Barcelona to Manchester. 

Cheapest flight

According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Barcelona to Manchester direct is as low as £12, and flights Barcelona to Manchester return can be purchased for around £35. 

Flight duration and distance

The average flight time for flights Barcelona to Manchester is 2 hours 33 minutes. The shortest duration is around 2 hours 25 minutes, and the longest for direct flights Barcelona to Manchester is 2 hours 45 minutes. 

Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flight departs from Barcelona (BCN) at 06:30 and arrives in Manchester (MAN) at 08:15. The latest flight departs from Barcelona (BCN) at 20:40 and arrives in Manchester (MAN) at 22:25.

About Manchester

Commonly known as England's second city, Manchester is a major metropolis and centre for commerce in North West England. The city has notable architecture, culture, sports clubs and transport connections. Check out this article for more travel experiences, tips, and places to eat and stay.

Tourist attractions in Manchester

Manchester is well known globally for many reasons, and one of the top reasons for a visit is the Manchester United Football Club. Football fans can visit Old Trafford, home of Manchester United FC, for guided tours that allow access to private boxes and the chance to go on the field itself. If that's not enough, indulge yourself in all things football in the National Football Museum. If museum-goers, Manchester will not disappoint with a long list of top galleries on offer. Examples include the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Museum, Platt Hall: Gallery of Costume and Manchester Art Gallery. Being a city by the water, stroll the waterways and quays of the city for amazing views and a relaxing atmosphere, e.g., Salford Quays and the canals of Castlefield.

Popular hotels in Manchester

For top popular hotels in Manchester, check out these Trip.com hotel recommendations to suit your trip needs, Best Hotels in Manchester, Business Travel Hotels in Manchester and Top 10 Luxury Manchester Hotels. 

Best time to visit Manchester

Like many locations in the UK, you can expect rain in most months of the year, so it's never wrong to pack some rain gear just in case. Weather-wise and in terms of cultural activities, the high season for Manchester is between June and August. The shoulder season is between September and December for tourists, but September is the start of football season so expect a high volume of crowds in town on game days. Temperatures remain mild until November.