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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 9:48 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 1:58 am.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester.

A nonstop flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester takes 2h 38m, covering 857 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester range from $83 to $162, with an average of $114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $83 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the $114 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $114 round-trip, compared to $133 via a layover through Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester flights are:

• Vueling: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 68% on time
• Jet2: 62% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $40, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

Connecting flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester most commonly pass through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $106 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $170, a difference of $64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Manchester. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Vueling
• Jet2
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 07m, compared with 12h 12m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Manchester is 1 hour behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Manchester flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.