Flights departing from Manchester
From Manchester, our home in the North, sunshine is closer than you think. Hop on a direct flight to Barbados and trade drizzle for dazzling beaches, rum punch and Caribbean cool.
Flights to Barbados
This isn’t just a beach break, it’s a sun-soaked island adventure, spiced with rum, rhythm, and that unbeatable Bajan welcome. And with Virgin Atlantic, the holiday vibes start the second you buckle up.
Book your flight to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) with Virgin Atlantic today and choose from four brilliant cabins, including our Premium and Upper Class experiences. Settle in, stretch out and enjoy great entertainment all the way to paradise.
Flights from London
Manchester flights
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Travel requirements
Local info
We fly to Barbados daily
Fly to Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados from London Heathrow daily.
9 hour flight time
We fly to Barbados 4 times a week
Direct flights from Manchester (MAN)
- Monday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Sunday
Indirect flights available all year round from Manchester (MAN) via London Heathrow (LHR).
Travel requirements and news
Planning a trip? We're here to make sure everything goes smoothly from the start. From passports and visa rules to the latest travel news, here's everything you need before you go.
For full entry requirements, visit our Help Centre.
Prohibited and restricted items when travelling to Barbados
There are some items you can’t travel with to Barbados, so it’s worth checking what you can and can’t take before you pack.
What you need to know
Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in Barbados.
Airport guides
Before you set off, take a look at our Grantley Adams International Airport guide.
Discover Barbados
Curious to know more about Barbados?
Island hopping, Virgin Atlantic style
Fly from Barbados to Grenada and St Vincent
We're making it easier than ever to experience the unique personalities of each Caribbean island, with hops from Barbados to Grenada and St Vincent now on sale. Enjoy a multi-island holiday in a tropical paradise, with our award-winning service along the way.
Explore Barbados
Hop on a catamaran
A catamaran boat tour will show you a different side of the island. Grab a snorkel and you might spy the local sea turtles, or head down to deep to explore a shipwreck from times gone by. Stay onboard into the evening to watch the sunset, there's nothing like it.
Have a Bajan adventure
Make like an explorer with a National Trust hike through the Barbados most people don't get to see. If you're feeling daring, you can even do it by moonlight.
Taste the real Barbados
Head to Oistins for the Fish Fry, a lip-smackingly good feast of (you guessed it) fish, freshly cooked at a jumble of beachside stalls. Friday night is party night.
Find your perfect beach spot
With over 80 beaches to discover, whether you're looking for the perfect spot to chill, surf, dive or sip on a rum punch, you'll find your paradise in Barbados. Try Bathsheba Beach for out-of-this-world scenery or Rockley Beach for cool beach bars.
And they're off
Take your family and join the locals for horse racing at the Garrison Savannah. Soak up the atmosphere in the stands, or chill out at the side of the track.
Upgrade your cabin
Premium cabins, summed up
Our premium cabins are all about travelling better
Upgrade your journey in one simple step. Sink into extra space, enhanced dining and little luxuries in Premium:
- extra-large leather seats and up to 38″ of legroom
- priority check-in and boarding
- restaurant-inspired meals on china crockery with a glass of bubbly
- 2 × 23 kg checked bags
- plus treats from the Wander Wall (on selected aircraft), premium snacks and an amenity kit on overnight flights.
Upgrade to something special
Our Upper Class cabin: travel in style
Indulge in Upper Class, where every detail is designed to elevate flying into an experience:
- extra-large seats that transform into fully lie-flat beds
- priority check-in, fast-track security and exclusive access to our iconic Clubhouse at London Heathrow
- luxury 4-course fine-dining and a glass of bubbly when you board
- 2 x 32kg checked bags and priority handling
- plus onboard social spaces from the bar, the loft and the booth, depending on your aircraft.
Why you’ll love flying with Virgin Atlantic
Cabins and seats
Our seats have been carefully designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter which cabin you're in. Find out how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.
Inflight services
Whichever cabin you're travelling in, you'll enjoy exciting inflight entertainment and delicious food and drinks throughout the flight.
Virgin Points
We reward your adventures with Virgin Points. Whether you're taking off, doing the weekly shop or splashing out on an exclusive stay, points make it all more rewarding.
