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Flights from Manchester to Barcelona

Direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona are available everyday with Monarch Airlines. A flight leaves at around 8:00 a.m. each morning, with the journey taking about 2.5 hours. Jet2.com and Ryanair airlines also operate regular flights, with Ryanair’s evening journeys leaving at around 6.30 p.m. every day except Thursday and Sunday.

Manchester

The city of Manchester is home to vibrant culture and has a thriving music scene. Famous artists regularly perform at the Manchester Arena, while emerging artists play in a myriad of small bars and venues throughout the city. There are many fascinating museums in Manchester, dedicated to subjects such as Manchester’s Roman history, women’s suffrage and the industrial revolution. The Museum of Science and Industry is fun and informative for people of any age and sports fans will enjoy visiting Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United football team.

Barcelona

This sun-soaked city is perfect for a relaxing getaway, or cultural visit. El Poble Espanyol is an open air museum which provides a unique chance to explore Spain and its history - without even leaving the city. For a view across Barcelona’s skyline, head to Gaudi’s Park Guell, a beautiful mosaicked complex. Wander down Las Ramblas, a promenade along which you’ll find the city’s best bars, shops, and restaurants, and be sure to stop for some delicious local tapas after visiting the colourful La Boqueria market. Finish your day by exploring El Born, one of the city’s most popular nightspots.

Flights from Manchester to Barcelona: Journey Details

Several airlines operate direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona, this route takes approximately 2.5 hours. Jet 2, Vueling, British Airways, Monarch Airlines and Ryanair are among the operators. Flights generally depart at 6:25 a.m. at the earliest and 5:00 p.m. at the latest and there are usually between two and six flights per day.

Taking a Flight from Manchester

Located 37 km south of the city centre, Manchester Airport is 20 minutes away by train. Trains leave Manchester Piccadilly Station every 10 minutes until around 1:00 a.m. The Metrolink tram system is another public transport option. Trams leave Piccadilly every 12 to 15 minutes, the last tram is at 10:00 p.m. on Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11:00 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays and around midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Flying into Barcelona

Barcelona is a vibrant city which balances the old and new beautifully. From Gaudí's spectacular architecture and Picasso walking tours to modern bars and restaurants, there is an eclectic mix of sights and scenes. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Public transport options include coach, train and metro. Coaches take around 20 minutes and depart every few minutes, 24 hours a day. Trains leave every 30 minutes until 11:00 p.m. and then metros connect to various parts of the city.