Journey information
Overview: Barcelona to Manchester flight
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester depart on average 69 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 859 miles (1384 km) distance in 2h 30m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 859 miles (1384 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Flights per day 69 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 05:25 |
Last flight 23:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Barcelona to Manchester
Cheapest price
$229
Average price
$805
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Flights per day
74
Distance
1384 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Manchester will cost around $805 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $229.
Of the 74 flights that leave Barcelona for Manchester onFri, Nov 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct flights cover the 1384 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the longest flights will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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U22002
VY8746
BA481 · BA1380
BA477 · BA1372
FR 5270
FR 6597
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IB5241Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €524.
Distance: 859 miles (1384 km)
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€114 Average price Cheapest | €172 Average price | €524 Average price |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 16m Average total duration 29h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 22m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.1 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Manchester flight times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Manchester flights for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR138 · QR21 | 7:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h25 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR138 · QR25 | 7:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h30 | 7:05 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR138 · QR23 | 7:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 36h05 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR138 · QR27 | 7:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 28h45 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4129 · LH4086 | 8:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 4:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB404+ IB1893 | 8:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h25 | 5:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB406+ IB1893 | 8:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h55 | 5:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1125 · LH944 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h55 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8122 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5241 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY8746 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB408+ IB1893 | 9:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h05 | 5:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1512 · KL1035 | 10:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h25 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1512 · KL1039 | 10:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h50 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA475 · BA1378 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h30 | 6:45 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA475 · BA1372 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h05 | 4:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6597 | 10:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h35 | 12:55 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1811+ LH4088 | 10:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h35 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1811+ LH4086 | 10:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 4:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF1268 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h15 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA477 · BA1378 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h30 | 6:45 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA477 · BA1372 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h05 | 4:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF1068 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h50 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA477 · BA1380 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB410+ IB1893 | 11:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1127 · LH948 | 11:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h45 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1514 · KL1035 | 12:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h35 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1514 · KL1039 | 12:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h00 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB412+ IB1893 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1129 · LH948 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h45 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LS804 | 12:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 3:30 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA481 · BA1380 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h05 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA481 · BA1382 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h15 | 8:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA481 · BA1378 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 6:45 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3704 · SN2183 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h30 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1649 · AF1268 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h25 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR146 · QR23 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 29h20 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR146 · QR27 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h00 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR146 · QR21 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h40 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR146 · QR25 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h45 | 7:05 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4161 · LH4126 | 2:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1249 · AF1268 | 3:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h30 | 9:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH948 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH940 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h25 | 8:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1518 · KL1039 | 4:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h35 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1518 · KL1029 | 4:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h55 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1815+ LH4126 | 5:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 11:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1133 · LH948 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1133 · LH940 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h15 | 8:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1957 · LX390 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h30 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1520 · KL1029 | 6:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h25 | 8:20 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1520 · KL1031 | 6:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h15 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1049 · AF1668 | 7:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h50 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3706 · SN2173 | 8:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h05 | 10:20 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR142 · QR21 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 32h45 | 6:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR142 · QR23 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h25 | 7:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR142 · QR27 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h05 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
LH1139+ LH946 | 4:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h10 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH942 | 4:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h30 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1510 · KL1033 | 5:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h45 | 12:45 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1510 · KL1031 | 5:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1510 · KL1035 | 5:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h35 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF1668 | 5:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ AF1068 | 5:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h05 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA493 · BA1364 | 5:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h20 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX380 | 5:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h10 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1137+ LH946 | 5:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h10 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1137 · LH942 | 5:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h30 | 12:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Barcelona to Manchester Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Manchester by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Barcelona to Manchester generally leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 14.5 km away from Barcelona city centre and Manchester Airport is 15.5 km from Manchester city centre.
- Manchester International Festival, a biennial festival showcasing new works from artists across various disciplines
- Manchester Pride, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and community
- Manchester Food and Drink Festival, a city-wide event featuring local food and drink producers
- Parklife Festival, a popular music festival held in Heaton Park featuring a diverse lineup of artists.
- Easter, pleasant spring weather and blooming flowers
- May Day, traditional celebrations with local festivities
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday markets
- New Year's Day, a time for fresh starts and local celebrations.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Barcelona to Manchester
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and brands like Zara and Desigual.
- Parking available with several options including long-term and short-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Sala VIP Pau Casals in Terminal 1.
- Located in both terminals, with offices located near the baggage claim areas.
- Buses: Aerobús A1, Aerobús A2, 46, N17
- Metro: L9 Sud
- Train: R2 Nord
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short stay parking near terminals, approximately 7.2€ (£6) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and Escape Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 43, 103, 199
- Train: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
- Tram: Metrolink
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