Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Manchester is one hour behind Barcelona and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are 38 Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 06:05 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:20 with easyJet.
To ensure you catch your BCN to MAN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport, so getting to Manchester (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is simple. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to MAN flights, with 65.82% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BCN and MAN include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
At the moment, Rs6,239 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs13,571. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to MAN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to MAN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to MAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.
