Manchester to Ibiza
1634 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 27m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Ibiza (IBZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £93 return), with peak prices in August (around £231). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Manchester
Manchester is the UK's third-largest airport and the dominant Northern hub for both short-haul and long-haul. The airport's three terminals serve a deep mix of full-service carriers (BA, Lufthansa, KLM), low-cost operators (Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair) and intercontinental long-haul (Emirates, Qatar, Singapore, Virgin Atlantic). Northern travellers usually save 90+ minutes versus heading down to Heathrow or Gatwick — and on European routes Manchester fares are competitive with the London airports.
Arriving in Ibiza
Ibiza Airport is 7 km southwest of Ibiza Town, with bus 10 running every 20–30 minutes during the May–October season. Capacity is heavily seasonal — Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Jet2 and TUI all run summer-only or summer-heavy schedules. Off-season (November–March) connections collapse; book direct or accept a connection.
Who flies MAN to IBZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 27m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 27m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 27m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 2h 27m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 2h 27m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MAN→IBZ
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Manchester to Ibiza FAQs
Direct flights from Manchester (MAN) to Ibiza (IBZ) take approximately 2h 27m for the 1634 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £71. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Ibiza (IBZ): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, British Airways and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Ibiza (IBZ) is the primary international airport for Ibiza. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.