Flights Barcelona → Manchester
BCN → MAN
Route overview
This flight route connects Barcelona and Manchester, operating with a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, and Airbus A321. The origin airport in Barcelona dates back to 1916, while the destination airport in Manchester opened in 1934 and currently handles over 23 million passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Manchester (MAN) heads north for about 1,379 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 9m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Manchester it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BCN-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-MAN
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Barcelona-Manchester route is about 1,379 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
