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Manchester Barcelona

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Sat, 23 Dec MAN - BCN

Tue, 26 Dec BCN - MAN

£221 £216

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Manchester Barcelona

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Thu, 04 Jan MAN - BCN

£16 £15

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Manchester Barcelona

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Tue, 12 Dec MAN - BCN

Wed, 13 Dec BCN - MAN

£41 £40

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Manchester Barcelona

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Sun, 10 Dec MAN - BCN

Sun, 10 Dec BCN - MAN

£105 £103

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Manchester Barcelona

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Mon, 18 Dec MAN - BCN

Mon, 18 Dec BCN - MAN

£145 £141

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Wed, 27 Dec MAN - BCN

Sat, 30 Dec BCN - MAN

£153 £150

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Flight Duration	2 h and 22 m	Flights between Manchester and Barcelona take, on average, 2 h and 22 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight	£15	Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Barcelona found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport	Manchester International	The airport Manchester International is the departure airport operating flights between Manchester and Barcelona
Arriving Airport	El Prat	Flights departing Manchester with Barcelona as destination arrive at El Prat

Flight route information

Enchanting Barcelona is a grand city with a distinct culture and enviable historic heritage.

Currency and price comparison

Exchange rate

1.00 GBP = 1.15 EUR

British Pound Sterling Euro

1 EUR = 0.88 GBP

Last checked on 29 November 2023

Train

Local, one-way ticket

Trains are 4% more expensive in Barcelona than in Manchester.

Manchester

£2

Barcelona

£2.08

Meal

Mid-priced restaurant

13%

A meal in Barcelona is 13% cheaper than a meal in Manchester.

Manchester

£15

Barcelona

£13.01

Taxi

Standard daytime start rate

20%

A taxi fare in Barcelona is 20% cheaper than in Manchester.

Manchester

£3.25

Barcelona

£2.6

Coffee

Regular cappuccino

42%

Coffee in Barcelona is 42% cheaper than in Manchester.

Manchester

£3.34

Barcelona

£1.94

Manchester airports

( Manchester International (MAN)

How far from city centre: 9 miles
( Birmingham Intl (BHX)

How far from city centre: 74 miles
( Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

How far from city centre: 27 miles

Barcelona airports

( El Prat (BCN)

How far from city centre: 7 miles
( Costa Brava (GRO)

How far from city centre: 51 miles
( Reus (REU)

How far from city centre: 57 miles

K Distance: 861 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from Manchester

Manchester is one of the largest cities in England and is known for its industrial and cultural history. The city is served by Manchester Airport, which is not too far away from the city centre. It is only 14 kilometres away and is located in Ringway. This airport has three terminals and serves millions of passengers from across the world.

Flights from Manchester to Barcelona take off from Manchester Airport, which was officially opened in 1938. However, it was partially opened in 1937 and has remained operational ever since. This airport was used as a RAF base during World War II and is the second busiest airport in England after Heathrow Airport in London.

Getting to Manchester airport

Manchester Airport can be reached by a number of methods. To catch Manchester to Barcelona flights, arrive at the Manchester Piccadilly Station in the centre of the city and take the TransPennine Express to reach the Manchester Airport Railway Station at the airport. Another option is to take bus 43 from Central Manchester. You can also arrive at Cornbrook Station and take the Metrolink to the airport. An easier and more comfortable option is to take a taxi from wherever you are, but this may prove to be a little expensive.

Arriving to Barcelona

Barcelona is a city in the Catalan region of Spain, and is known for its distinct culture and cuisine. It is an international fashion capital and is known for its boutiques, shopping malls and upscale stores. However, it is also known for its beautiful buildings, particularly noticed in the Gothic Quarter, the heart of the city. Montjuic is a beautiful garden where you can interact with the locals whilst enjoying the sunshine and breeze. Do not forget to spend some time at the bustling Barceloneta beach, which is synonymous with the city. Finally, hangout at Gracia, a bohemian neighbourhood with many cafes and bars.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Barcelona from Manchester always arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, located 12 kilometres away from the city centre. As it is not too far away from Gothic Quarter, you can easily take a Rodalies commuter train to Passeig de Gracia station and head to the Gothic Quarter. However, if you wish to reach Placa Catalunya directly, you can simply take an Aerobus shuttle. Another option is to take Barcelona Metro's L9, which brings you to the city centre as well. There are a number of taxi and cab services in the city, so it is never a problem to find one outside the airport.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Barcelona

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

The total flight time between Manchester and Barcelona is of around 02:22 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,393 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Barcelona is 15£. 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.

Is Barcelona expensive to visit compared to Manchester?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Barcelona costs an average of 2.60 GBP, 20% cheaper than Manchester, with a fare of 3.25 GBP, while train tickets costs 4% more in Barcelona: 2.08 GBP against 2.00 GBP in Manchester. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.01 GBP in Barcelona, 13% less than the 15.00 GBP in Manchester. The price of the coffee is around 42% cheaper in Barcelona, with an average of 1.94 GBP, while in Manchester the coffee costs 3.34 GBP.

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

The most popular months to book a trip from Manchester to Barcelona are May, July and April, 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, August is the top 1º month to fly to Barcelona from Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, January and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Barcelona.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Manchester to Barcelona?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Spain may apply when travelling from Manchester. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Barcelona compared to Manchester?

While in Manchester the temperatures can reach an average of 26.08 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Barcelona's temperatures can go up to 30.74 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 3.49 ºC in Barcelona, compared to the -2.77 ºC average degrees reported in Manchester. During the winter period, Manchester can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Barcelona have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Manchester and Barcelona?

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