Information about flights from Manchester to Barcelona
Take advantage of great deals on flights from Manchester to Barcelona and discover the culture, cuisine and architecture of this most cosmopolitan of cities. With flights to Barcelona arriving both morning and evening, visitors can start the day sightseeing or dive straight into the city's vibrant nightlife. Cheap flights from Manchester to Barcelona make the Catalan capital perfect for spontaneous weekend getaways, short breaks and longer holidays. Direct flights from Manchester take on average only 2 hours 15 minutes.
Barcelona's Roman roots and medieval heritage are preserved in its historic Gothic Quarter. Visitors on cheap flights from Manchester to Barcelona will marvel at the breath-taking juxtaposition of old and new architecture. The stunning Modernist creations of Antoni Gaudí that include the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and La Pedrera are not to be missed. Travellers on flights from Manchester can explore the city's history on land and sea at the Museu d'Història de Barcelona and Museu Maritím. Art aficionados should head to the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museu Picasso and the CaixaForum. For some fresh air and a rewarding view, a leisurely walk up Montjuïc Mountain is just the ticket.
Barcelona produces some of the finest cuisine in Spain. Visitors booking cheap flights from Manchester to Barcelona with lastminute.com can look forward to a succulent array of traditional and innovative new dishes. Pa amb tomàquet (Catalan tomato bread) is a mainstay, whilst seasonal delicacies to savour include bolets (wild mushrooms) and calçots (roasted spring onions). For seafood, try a Catalan paella, fideuà or arròs negre. Catalan sausages such as botifarra, fuet and llonganissa provide more hearty fare and the region produces many fine hams and cheeses. Although not a traditional part of the regional cuisine, tapas and Basque pintxos (served on toothpicks) have become extremely popular imports.
Thanks to the surrounding mountains, Barcelona has a unique micro-climate. Visitors on flights from Manchester to Barcelona in summer can enjoy temperatures averaging 25 °C. Those picking flights from Manchester in winter can expect temperatures between 5 and 8 °C. The Aerobus-Express is the most convenient way to get from the airport to the city centre. Passengers arriving on flights from Manchester to Barcelona also have the choice of train (RENFE), the N17 night bus and taxis. In addition to saving on flights to Barcelona, buying an Hola BCN! travel card is a sound investment for those planning on getting around by bus and metro. Walking is still the best way to explore neighbourhoods such as Raval, Born, Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, Gràcia and Eixample.
