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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Barcelona

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 35 mFlights between Manchester and Barcelona take, on average, 2 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£21Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Barcelona found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Barcelona

Destination airportEl Prat AirportFor the route from Manchester to Barcelona

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Manchester to Barcelona

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Vueling, EasyjetAirline(s) with flights between Manchester to Barcelona

One-way average Price£72The average price for a flight Manchester - Barcelona at Opodo is £72, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Barcelona when departing from Manchester

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Barcelona

Exchange rate

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1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 860 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Barcelona airports

El Prat Airport (BCN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Direct Manchester to Barcelona flights run year-round from Manchester Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Four airlines operate direct on this route: easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair and Vueling.

Tickets start from £21.

Departing from Manchester

Manchester Airport (MAN) is located in Ringway, about nine miles from the city centre.

Several transport options connect the city to the airport:

Trans Pennine Express: trains from Manchester Piccadilly directly to the airport railway station
Metrolink: tram service connecting Cornbrook Station to the departure halls
43 Skyline bus: 24-hour service from central Manchester

Arriving in Barcelona: from the airport to the city

Flights from Manchester land at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), located around seven miles from the city centre. Vueling operations are centralised in Terminal 1, while carriers like Ryanair use Terminal 2. A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals 24 hours a day, taking approximately 10 to 14 minutes.

Travelling into the city is simple. The Aerobús shuttle runs directly to Plaça de Catalunya in about 35 minutes. If you prefer the train, the Rodalies R2 Nord line departs from Terminal 2 and reaches Passeig de Gràcia in 25 minutes. The Metro L9 Sud connects both terminals to the wider underground network, and official taxis are available at marked stops outside both buildings.

Things to do in Barcelona

The route is popular for weekend city breaks, beach holidays and football trips to an FC Barcelona match. Beyond the sport, the city is known for the architecture of the Gothic Quarter and the lively Barceloneta beach.

For a quieter afternoon, Montjuïc has gardens with views over the coast, while the bohemian neighbourhood of Gràcia is full of independent cafes and bars.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Barcelona

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manchester to Barcelona?

When you fly from Manchester to Barcelona the average price is £72. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Barcelona at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Barcelona is 21 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Barcelona?

The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Barcelona are November, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Manchester to Barcelona?

The best time of the year to go to Barcelona when flying from Manchester depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Barcelona from Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Barcelona.

How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Barcelona?

The total flight time between Manchester and Barcelona is of around 2 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 860.41 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Manchester and Barcelona?

The main airport route flying between Manchester and Barcelona is: Manchester Airport (MAN) to El Prat Airport(BCN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Manchester to Barcelona?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Manchester to Barcelona are:

Vueling.
Ryanair.
Easyjet.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Jet2
Air France

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