Barcelona to Oldham flights
Oldham lies 1,388 km (863 mi) north of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.7 million | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | MAN, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | OL1–OL95 |
Clocks in Oldham are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oldham
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Oldham
Oldham is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 47 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 54 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 54 km (34 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Barcelona?
1,388 km (863 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Oldham by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Oldham?
Oldham is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Oldham flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Oldham also has LBA, LPL, EMA.
What currency do I need in Oldham?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.