What percentage of Manchester to Barcelona flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20% of flights from Manchester to Barcelona have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience two stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of routes between these two cities will include at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Manchester to Barcelona?

A direct flight from Manchester to Barcelona typically takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 145 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 5 minutes, or 425 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 1380 kilometers.

How often do Manchester to Barcelona flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Manchester to Barcelona route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over a 30-day period, this route consistently shows price volatility, indicating regular fluctuations that could benefit flexible travelers.

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MAN - Barcelona
82% AI deal score
£104
£33
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£34
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Manchester to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Only 10% of recent fares from Manchester to Barcelona were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Manchester to Barcelona may require some flexibility. Right now, fares for this route are near the typical level, which generally range from $192–$377, with a median of $287 over the last 90 days. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from Manchester to Barcelona takes about 2h 25m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 7h 15m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1380 km.

Most itineraries from Manchester to Barcelona connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Barcelona? The most affordable months to fly are typically October, with a median fare of $74, followed by April at $80, and May at $115. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Barcelona

Regular price: £81 - £172

Prices for flights from Manchester to Barcelona are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Barcelona is £81-£172. The current lowest deal is £33 with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 22.

now £33

Low £81

High £172

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Barcelona

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Barcelona is May, with a median price of $133. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $353. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £133

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £353

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Barcelona

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

Vueling Airlines

£289

£88

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

Jet2.com

£388

£102

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£377

£108

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£284

£83

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£290

£94

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£359

£99

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Barcelona

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

£388 → £102

74%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

£377 → £108

71%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

£359 → £99

72%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

£349 → £106

70%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Barcelona

Manchester - Barcelona route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Barcelona are near the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

Direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 7h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

20% of recent flights are direct

20% of recent flights from Manchester to Barcelona are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline offering direct flights on the Manchester to Barcelona route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Manchester to Barcelona are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient option for flights to Barcelona, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£34

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a good choice for direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona.

📍 ~13 km from Barcelona city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£34

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Girona–Costa Brava is a useful alternative, especially for budget airlines serving the Catalonia region.

📍 ~92 km from Barcelona (reachable by shuttle bus, car, or regional rail).

💸 Flights from ~£42

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Barcelona

83% AI deal score

$559

$238

Save $321

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Manchester to Barcelona are found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $169. Booking within 7-13 days typically sees an average price of $228. Prices tend to be higher when booking further out, such as 28-59 days in advance, where the average price rises to $311. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield better value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Manchester to Barcelona is considered to be $192 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $287. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $377 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices below the median.

Historically, October and April have offered the cheapest flights from Manchester to Barcelona. In October, the median price was $74, while April saw a median price of $80. May also presented relatively lower prices with a median of $115. These months typically provide better value compared to the annual median price of $287 for this route.

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Manchester to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Barcelona

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Barcelona

Regular price: £81 - £172

Prices for flights from Manchester to Barcelona are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Barcelona is £81-£172. The current lowest deal is £33 with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 22.

now £33

Low £81

High £172

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Barcelona

May

Cheapest

Flights from £133

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £353

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Barcelona

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

Vueling Airlines

£289

£88

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

Jet2.com

£388

£102

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£377

£108

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£284

£83

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£290

£94

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Barcelona

Manchester (MAN) - Barcelona (BCN)

easyJet UK

£359

£99

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Barcelona

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

£388 → £102

74%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

£377 → £108

71%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

£359 → £99

72%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

£349 → £106

70%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Barcelona