$27 Cheap flight deals from Madrid (MAD) to Manchester (MAN)

Flying out of Madrid

Finding the right flights from Madrid can be as simple as doing a search at Orbitz.com. The search engine at the Orbtiz.com site combs through current flight schedules to show comparative costs, as well as departure and arrival times, layovers and other issues that make certain flight options more attractive than others. The Madrid-Barajas Airport, located at Avenida de la Hispanidad, 28042 Madrid, is 12 miles from the city center. It's the main hub for Iberia and does business with major airlines, including EasyJet, Delta, Air France, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa and others.

Parking at the Madrid-Barajas Airport

Orbitz.com can help travelers find convenient, affordable places on and off site for vacation parking. The airport in Madrid has express parking meant for dropping off and picking up travelers. For the first 30 minutes, the parking is free. Short- and long-term parking lots can be found at each terminal and cost from €9.60 for two hours up to €60 per day for Terminal 2 short-term parking. Long-term parking is available for €18.30 per day. The economy lot requires a shuttle ride back and forth to the terminals but costs only €10.80 per day or €62.80 per week.

Transportation to and From the Airport

For travelers who wish to avoid parking, Orbitz.com can help find special offers on ground transportation to and from Madrid-Barajas Airport. It takes approximately 30 minutes to get there from downtown by car. A credentialed taxi service will charge anywhere from €25 to €30 for the ride, but oftentimes there are taxi drivers inside the terminals offering cheaper rides who do not have the same credentials as those who have signed a contract with the airport. Passengers can also opt for a €2 train ride or take the bus for a similar fee.

Restaurants Near Madrid-Barajas Airport

There's no need to leave the airport to find an excellent selection of restaurants, counter service diners or bars. Orbitz.com can offer travelers deals on food and air packages, though they might not be dining in-house. The convenience of dining at the airport while waiting for flights from Madrid may be worth the cost, but passengers should expect the cost to be relatively more expensive than similar restaurants found in the city center.

Flights to Manchester

Cheap flights to Manchester, England, are readily available when you use Orbitz.com to locate low fares from anywhere in the world. Travelers to the city will arrive at Manchester Airport, the largest airport in the country outside of London. With three terminals available, it is able to handle flights from a large number of international carriers, including Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines and US Airways. The airport is conveniently located less than nine miles from the city's center.

Transportation From the Airport

Once you arrive at Manchester Airport, transportation to the city is easy to obtain. Taxi service is the most convenient, with taxis costing only about $30 to reach the city's center. Bus service is available as well, costing about $6 for a day ticket that will allow you to travel to most districts throughout the city.

The Weather in Manchester

Manchester's weather is seasonal in nature, with summer temperatures averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and winter temps dropping as low as the 30s. Clothing for the warmer months, May to September, should include a light jacket, while the cold winter months require a heavy coat to ward off the chill.

Enjoyable Manchester Attractions

One of the city's biggest attractions, and the reason many visitors seek out cheap flights to Manchester, is the sports teams located in the city. The city has two Premier League Football clubs, Manchester City and Manchester United, both recent Premier League Champions. Manchester United's field holds 76,000 spectators, providing a venue for football that's unmatched by any other in the UK.