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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Barcelona, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Barcelona, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Manchester to Barcelona - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Barcelona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 107 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 297 and C$ 295 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Manchester and Barcelona?

Ryanair connects Manchester to Barcelona with up to 1 flight per day and both Vueling and easyJet also offer 1 flight per day.

How many flights are there between Manchester and Barcelona-El Prat Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Manchester and land in Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 22m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Manchester and Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Manchester to Barcelona?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Manchester at 6:00 am and will be landing in Barcelona-El Prat Airport at 9:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Manchester to Barcelona?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat Airport jets off at 9:55 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Barcelona based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Manchester to Barcelona flights

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Plenty of airlines fly direct from Manchester to Barcelona, including budget carriers like Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. It is also possible to fly direct with Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling, the latter of which uses Barcelona-El Prat as its main hub.

  • Can I get to Manchester Airport by train?

    Yes, Manchester Airport is easily accessible by train from the city of Manchester itself as well as various other northern destinations, including Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle. The airport train station is linked to all terminals by moving walkways, and trains depart for Piccadilly station (in the city centre) roughly every 10min.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    If your flight from Manchester to Barcelona is just for transit, you can make use of the Air Rooms Barcelona, which are located inside Terminal 1. Rooms are available for blocks of 3-6h during the day or for an overnight stay and offer beds, bathrooms, TV and other hotel-like amenities to weary travellers. Just off the airport site, you will find TRYP Barcelona Aeropuerto, Barcelona Airport Hotel and Best Western Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto, all of which offer a free shuttle service.

  • What is the easiest way to get from Barcelona-El Prat to the city centre?

    Barcelona-El Prat Airport is connected to the city centre by bus, train and metro, all of which operate on the city’s integrated fare system. Metro line L9 Sud is useful if you want to travel to places like Parc Nou or the university district, while the R2 North line is a suburban train that links the airport to city centre stations and other towns in Catalonia. A dedicated airport bus travels from Terminals 1 and 2 to Plaça Catalunya in the city centre, with the N17 line operating on the same route at night.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Barcelona?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to Barcelona flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Barcelona?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Manchester and Barcelona.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manchester to Barcelona?

    There are direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Barcelona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Barcelona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Barcelona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Barcelona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Barcelona with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Barcelona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Barcelona from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Barcelona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 181 or less one-way.
  • Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) consists of two terminals, the newer Terminal 1 and the slightly smaller Terminal 2. While most airlines arrive at Terminal 1, budget carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI operate from Terminal 2. A shuttle bus links the two terminals every 5min, taking 10-14min to make the journey.
  • If you would like to relax before your flight from Manchester (MAN) to Barcelona, you can pre-book a lounge pass online to access either the 1903 Lounge or the Escape Lounge in Manchester Airport. Both have various locations throughout the terminals and offer amenities like drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and rest zones.
  • Need some local currency upon arrival at Barcelona-El Prat? Currency exchange counters, branches of local Caixabank and ATMs are all available in the Arrivals area of both terminals.
  • If you want to pick up some groceries at Barcelona-El Prat before heading to your final destination, you will find branches of The Market in both Terminals 1 and 2. Convenience products, souvenirs, gifts, food and books are available from 06:00 until 00:00 (T1) or 22:00 (T2).
  • Feeling hungry after your flight from Manchester to Barcelona? While there are no restaurants located in Arrivals, you can easily access cafés like Breadway and Santa Gloria in the public zone of Departures.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Manchester to Barcelona?

Find which airlines fly direct from Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Manchester to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, +2 more

British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

Thursday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Friday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Saturday

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, +2 more

British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

Sunday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Barcelona-El Prat to Manchester

Monday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +4 more

British Airways, Iberia, +5 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

Thursday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +4 more

British Airways, Iberia, +5 more

Friday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +4 more

British Airways, Iberia, +5 more

Saturday

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, +2 more

British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

Sunday

British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, +3 more

British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

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Manchester - Barcelona Flights

Departure:

Manchester (MAN)United Kingdom

Destination:

Barcelona (BCN)Spain

Return flight deals:

Barcelona - Manchester

Cabin classes:

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