Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Bridgetown is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Manchester.
Each week, there are three Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 11:05 Aer Lingus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:40 with Virgin Atlantic.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MAN to BGI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bridgetown — and maybe even more of Barbados if your schedule allows.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating MAN to BGI flights, Virgin Atlantic leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAN and BGI include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,179 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,176. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MAN to BGI, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS and see more of Bridgetown and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Grantley Adams International Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bridgetown based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Bridgetown is September, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to BGI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
You've visited Bridgetown, now it's time to explore other parts of Barbados. Travel about 18 kilometres north to Speightstown to check off its top sights. From Arlington House Museum to Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Oistins is another essential stop in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No journey is complete without a visit to Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park.