Travelling from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester four hours ahead of Bridgetown.
You can choose from three weekly Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 17:50 departure with Virgin Atlantic is the earliest flight you can take. Virgin Atlantic operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your BGI to MAN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Manchester (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Aer Lingus has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier that offers BGI to MAN flights, with 73.53% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGI and MAN:
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
£341 is currently the best price for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts at £508. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGI to MAN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
76.82% of flights leaving from Grantley Adams International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Grantley Adams International Airport is about 10 miles from central Bridgetown. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near BGI? If you're catching an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAN if you're taking a late Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience more of Manchester and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGI to MAN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Manchester, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 160 miles south-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.