At APH we are committed to providing safe and secure airport parking, as well as friendly service and value for money.
We appreciate that our clients have different priorities. Here are some tips for those looking to save money wherever possible.
Book early to save on parking at Manchester Airport
Our first tip is to book in advance if possible. Parking prices at Manchester Airport vary according to availability, as with most airline tickets. Therefore, early booking is an easy way to save. Data analysis has shown that if you book APH Manchester Airport parking six months before departure, you can save up to 60% compared to booking a week before departure.
The chart below shows how much parking prices in Manchester can change over a six-month period. Prices are average prices per day.
Based on rates for stays from August 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.
Select Park and Drive
Our second tip is to look for parking outside the airport. We offer a choice of affordable Park & Ride or Self Park options, all less than 10 minutes from the terminal. They are almost always cheaper than airport car parks, but offer easy access and include free shuttle buses. Look for APH Parking i.e. Park and Ride, APH Self Park,JetPark 1LubJetPark 3. For your peace of mind, all these car parks have the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
Our cheapest car park at Manchester Airport
Parking prices vary, but generally our off-airport car parks such as APH Car Park, APH Self Park, JetParks 1 or JetParks 3 are the most economical.
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There are different types of car parks at Manchester Airport, with something for everyone. From our award-winning APH off-airport car park to the airport's official long-term and multi-storey car parks and Meet & Greet services, we have a variety of parking options covering all terminals. This handy chart should help you decide which type of car park best suits your requirements.
Airport parking: how it works
There is a multi-storey car park in front of each terminal. A few minutes' walk to the check-in desk via the covered walkway, the airport's multi-storey car parks offer the option of parking closest to the terminal building.
The multi-storey car parks at Manchester Airport are ideal for those making a short journey.
Parking | Type of parking | Cena(for a week)* |
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Manchester High-rise T1 | At the airport | 90,00 £* |
Manchester Multi-level T2-East | At the airport | 95,00 £* |
Manchester High-rise T2-west | At the airport | 98,00 £* |
Manchester Apartment T3 | At the airport | 82,00 £* |
*prices are valid at the time of writing and are subject to change
Off-airport parking: how it works
It is the kind of parking for those who want to save on costs, without compromising on location and safety.
The process is simple. Follow the directions to the parking lot. Park your car and take the bus to your terminal. Buses run regularly and drop you off in front of the terminal door. Off-airport car parks at Manchester Airport can be Park &Ride, where you leave the keys with the car park operator, or Self Park, where you keep the keys with you.
Parking outside the airport is best for those looking for an economical option. All of our off-airport parking lots are approved by the policeNagroda Park Mark Safer Parkingso you can be sure that both you and your vehicle are safe.
Parking | Type of parking | Transmission type | Cena(for a week)* |
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Parking APH Manchester | Outside the airport | 10 minutes by bus | 97,95 £* |
Autopark APH | Outside the airport | Bus 5-10 minutes | 107,95 £* |
*prices based on 1 week of parking in June 2023
Get to know parking: how it works
Meet & Greet parking is for those looking for the most convenient parking at Manchester Airport. Meet & Greet means you drive straight to the terminal where you will be met by a Meet & Greet operator who will collect the keys and park your car, and you simply collect your bags and go to the check-in desk. While you are away, your car will be parked in a secure car park and then returned to the terminal for you to collect on your return journey.
We offer Meet & Greet services at all three terminals. It is worth comparing the prices with official airport car parks as they are often similar, but the additional service and convenience of Meet & Greet is ideal for those traveling with children or a lot of luggage or those short on time.
Parking | Type of parking | Cena(for a week)* |
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Manchester Meet and Greet T1 | Meet and greet | 98,99 £* |
*prices based on 1 week of parking in June 2023
Use the map to find directions to the various car parks at Manchester Airport.
Guide to Manchester Airport
History of Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport celebrated its 80th anniversaryczbirthday 2018. The control tower and large hangar, which were built at what was then Barton Airport in 1930, still stand on the site of today's city airport. As Barton was deemed unsuitable for larger aircraft, a new airfield was built at Ringway, about nine miles south of the town, and opened in 1938.
During the Second World War, the Ringway was used as an aircraft manufacturing and training center and the facilities were improved with three new runways and ten new hangars.
In 1952, Ringway Airport began operating 24 hours a day, serving 163,000 passengers a year, and in 1953, the first regular service from Manchester to New York, operated by Sabena, began. In 1962, a new, state-of-the-art £2.7m terminal opened – the first in Europe to use the 'dock' system, allowing passengers to remain under cover until boarding their aircraft. In 1974, the new intercontinental terminal had even more innovations, such as air conditioning, trolleybuses and aerial bridges connecting passengers directly to the aircraft.
By 1978, Manchester had 15 scheduled airlines with flights to 37 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America, and 5,000 workers were employed at the airport by more than 100 companies. Annual passenger numbers reached 15 million in 1995. In 2001, a second runway was added, and in 2017 the airport recorded its busiest day ever, with more than 107,000 passengers passing through the three terminals.
Terminal
Manchester has three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are a two-minute walk from each other, while Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 takes 5 to 15 minutes on the internal walkways.
Always check directly with the airline from which terminal your flight departs before any travel or airport parking arrangements
Airlines flying from Terminal 1 include:
- Air Lingus
- Air Arabia Morocco
- air transfer
- Austrian airlines
- Balkan holidays
- Belavia
- easyJet
- El al
- Emirati
- Get up in the air
- Finnaira
- Air bay
- Icelandair
- Jet2
- Lufthansa
- Pegasus Airlines
- SAS Scandinavia
- Saudi
- Swiss
- TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
Airlines flying from Terminal 2 include:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Baltic air
- Air France
- Canadian water
- Brussels Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airlines
- Eurowings
- Jet2
- KLM
- Norwegian
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- Qatari Airlines
- singapore airlines
- TUI
- Pristine Atlantic
Airlines flying from Terminal 3 include:
- Aurigny
- British Airways
- Eastern Airlines
- Iberia Express
- Logan
- Ryanair
- Vueling
Apply
In the boarding areas of all three terminals there are information screens showing which check-in desk you should go to for your flight. In Terminal 2, check-in counters are located on the upper level.
You must follow the airline's instructions regarding the check-in time for your flight, but as a general rule you should be checked in and ready to go through security at least two hours before departure.
For international flights, check-in usually starts four hours before departure.
For European flights, check-in usually opens three hours before departure.
For domestic flights, check-in usually starts two hours before departure.
Self-service check-in
Lime green self-service check-in kiosks throughout the terminal will help you avoid queuing at check-in counters. Follow the on-screen instructions to print boarding passes. All checked baggage must be taken to a nearby baggage drop-off point. If you only have hand luggage, you can proceed directly to the security check.
Online application
If you have checked in online before arriving at the airport, all you have to do is hand in your checked baggage at the baggage drop counter located in the check-in area and proceed through security. Skip the baggage check-in if you only have hand luggage.
Express check-in
Located in the departure area of all three terminals, self-service express check-in kiosks are quick and easy to use with touch screens:
1. Enter your passport, credit card or e-ticket number for identification.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to confirm the reservation.
3. Print and download your boarding pass.
4. If you have baggage to check in, follow the signs to one of the baggage drop counters.
5. Go to security check.
Main tourist links
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Located around nine miles south of the city centre, next to the M56 motorway and with easy links to the M6, M60 and M62, Manchester is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK via the national motorway network. If you drive your own car to the airport, there are manyparking options at the airportto keep your car safe while you're away.
Stockport to Manchester Airport is approximately 6 miles.
It is approximately 12 miles from Macclesfield to Manchester Airport.
Warrington to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 miles.
The distance from Chester to Manchester Airport is approximately 37 miles.
The distance from Liverpool to Manchester Airport is approximately 50 miles.
The postcode is M90 1QX.
Before departure, check which terminal you are flying from so that you follow the correct signs when you arrive at the airport.
coach
national expressbuses offer day and night services to Manchester Airport from various pick-up points.
Coaches arrive and depart from Manchester Airport Station, an integrated hub at the heart of the airport with easy access to all three terminals via Skylink operated tracks.
There is also a free shuttle bus service between the terminal and the station.
Plan to arrive at least three hours before your scheduled departure time.
By bus
Manchester Airport is served by numerous bus routes. Buses arrive and depart from Manchester Airport Station, which is open 24 hours a day and combines buses, coaches and trains in one building, with a five to ten minute easy walk to all three terminals.
From/to the city center,Stagecoachdrive a 24-hour bus that you canbook online.
By rail
Along with all buses, trains run to and from Manchester Airport Station, a hub that serves all three airport terminals with its moving tracks.
Trains to Manchester Piccadilly run every 10 minutes, seven days a week, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. Manchester Piccadilly is one of the main railway stations on the UK's national rail network, offering intercity, cross-border and long-distance regional services, as well as suburban services.
Book train tickets online. Alternatively, there are ticket machines and an information desk at the airport train station.
National Railway Inquiries: 08457 48 49 50
Zone on
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The free pick-up area at Manchester Airport is located at JetParks 1.
Access to JetParks 1 from the M56 motorway:
• Leave the M56 at junction 5 onto Airport Spur Road
• keep to the left and take the first exit towards terminal 2
• at the roundabout take the first exit onto Enterprise Way marked JP1
• at the traffic lights for Etrop, turn left into Thorley Lane, passing the Etrop Grange Hotel on the right; the entrance to JetParks 1 is the first on the left
Post code: M90 5AZ.
At the entry barrier, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) will register your number plate; no need to buy a ticket. Passengers can then take the free shuttle bus to the airport terminal, which takes approximately 15 minutes. Buses run every 15 minutes, so make sure you have plenty of time to get to check-in and go through security. Then the driver leaves the parking lot, where the ANPR will raise the ramp. The maximum free stay is one hour.
For those who require assistance or those who have pre-booked assistance but do not have a blue badge, there is a help desk in the free pick-up area. In the yard of the terminal, they will be met by a person who provides them with assistance.
Waiver of payment
Passengers can also be dropped off directly outside the terminal and train station for a minimum charge of £5 per five minutes. A 10-minute stay costs £6. Payment is made at the exit barrier and an extension fee of £25.00 applies if you stay longer than 10 minutes.
Blue badge holders are free, but must show their blue badge when entering the disembarkation area.
Instructions for exiting Terminal 2
The terminal 2 drop-off point is located in the upper courtyard, next to the main check-in hall.
• exit the M56 at junction 5 and keep left from the exit, following signs for Terminal 2
• At the top of the exit, take the second exit at the first roundabout, marked Terminal 2
• At the second roundabout (Flag Island), take the third exit, marked T2 Drop Off
• exit the ramp to the courtyard, which is located next to the main check-in hall
• dedicated collection point is located in Zone 2
Exit directions from Terminal 3
• follow the signs for terminals 1 and 3; the Hilton and Clayton hotels will be on the left
• at the roundabout, take the first exit
• At the next (mini) roundabout, take the third exit and continue to the second mini roundabout
• exit at the second exit; the disembarkation point is in front of the terminal
get well
To collect passengers from Terminal 3, please use the multi-storey car park, which costs £6.00 for 30 minutes.
• exit the M56 at junction 5 and follow the signs for Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, passing the Hilton and Clayton hotels on the left
• at the roundabout, take the first exit
• At the next roundabout, take the third exit towards Terminal 3
• keep driving until you see the entrance to the multi-storey car park T3 on the right
• after entering the parking lot, follow the signs on the ground floor of the T3 Pick-Up Zone
To collect passengers from Terminal 1, please use the short stay/transfer car park, which costs £6.00 for 30 minutes.
• exit the M56 at junction 5 and follow the signs for Terminal 1
• at the traffic lights go straight, pass the Hilton Hotel on the left
• turn right at the roundabout
• go straight past T1 M&G and under Skylink
• at the roundabout, turn left to the T1 parking lot for a short stay/transportation
Use the L0 West Multi-Storey car park to pick up passengers from Terminal 2.
Fees for short-term parking and multi-storey parking
Terminal 1 Fees for short-term parking
· up to 30 minutes £6.00
· up to 1 hour £12.00
· up to 2 hours £20.00
· up to 4 hours £30.00
Parking charges at Terminal 2 West Multi-Storey
· up to 30 minutes £6.00
· up to 1 hour £12.00
· up to 2 hours £20.00
· up to 4 hours £30.00
Terminal 3 multi-storey car park fees
· up to 30 minutes £6.00
· up to 1 hour £12.00
· up to 2 hours £20.00
over 2 hours of stay a maximum of £50.00
Fast lanes
Skip the lines at security and passport control and gain dedicated access to the fast lane, available in all terminals. Fast track is an excellent option for business and private travelers. Prices from £5.00 per person, availability is limited so best to book in advance.
Safety Fast Track
Available in all three terminals. You canbook onlineup to 12 months before departure and up to one hour before departure, depending on availability. You must be 18 or over to make a booking and bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Working hours: 03:00 - 23:00
Fast passport control
Available to arriving international passengers at all three terminals (excluding arrivals from Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands). You canbook onlineup to 12 months before arrival and up to one hour before arrival, depending on availability. You must be 18 or over to make a booking, but you can buy up to nine passes per booking, including child and infant passes. Reservations are non-transferable and non-refundable, and in the event of a delay, the use of express passport control will be at the discretion of the airport and will depend on whether the total number of passengers for that hour has been exceeded.
Terminal 1 opening hours: 07:00 - 04:30 (at night)
Terminal 2 opening hours: 06:00 - 04:00 (at night)
Working hours of Terminal 3 07:00 - 01:00 (night)
Special assistance and benefits for people with disabilities
Assisted travel
Assisted travel must be booked with the airline at least 48 hours prior to travel. However, if you haven't made a reservation, you can still ask for help; simply call one of the help desks located in the check-in corridors and staff will be on hand.
If you have booked assistance with your airline, upon arrival at the airport all you need to do is go to the assistance desk in the check-in hall. Help desks are also located in airport car parks and public transport stations. After registering at the help desk, check-in and security assistance until boarding will be available as needed.
If you come by train, bus or coach, you can readManchester Airport Station Access GuideHere.
If you are renting a vehicle, you can read itGuide to accessing car rentalHere.
Equipment for movement
To make sure you can take your mobility aids with you on the flight, you will need to make a pre-booking with the airline which will require the dimensions and weight of the equipment.
Assistance dogs
Guide dogs are allowed in the terminal buildings and on the aircraft as long as they meet the requirements of the pet passport scheme and the passenger has notified the airline or travel agent in advance so that the necessary arrangements can be made. There is one assistance dog area before security, next to the Meet & Greet area, and another after security, but to use this area you must contact the Passenger Services Team to escort you there.
Security
All air traffic security officers at Manchester Airport have received disability awareness training. Private search areas are available and walking aids can be provided to assist passengers through the Archway metal detector. Seating areas are also available nearby.
Parking for invalids
Disabled parking spaces are available in all Manchester Airport car parks. Bus communication to/from the Long Stay car park and JetParks is fully accessible, and there are help buttons at the entry and exit barriers and ticket offices.
Changing places
There are changing rooms in every terminal at Manchester Airport, all located behind security in the departure lounge.
Changing rooms are lockable facilities that provide more space than a normally accessible toilet, as well as the following facilities:
Hanging lifting system to cover the entire room (strap not supplied)
· movable table for rewinding with hydraulic height adjustment
· wide tear paper dispenser
· privacy screen
· Built-in conventional WC peninsula with handles and carry handles
· sink with electric height adjustment
Please note that the locker rooms are unmanned and there are equipment weight limits. There is a free telephone in front of each building.
Eagle lifters
There is a Haycomp Eagle 2 at Manchester Airport which must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Send reservation requests to the following addressEagle.hoist@abm.comwith the following information:
· Customer's name and contact information
date of travel, flight number and time of departure
the height and approximate weight of the passenger
· if you have already used the service
Hidden flaws
Sunflower strips are available at help desks located in the check-in corridors of each terminal.
There is also the Sunflower Room in Terminal 1, which offers passengers a break from noise, bright lights and crowds. Designed as a quiet, relaxing space, travelers can access this room if they book Assisted Travel.
Facilities for families
Changing the baby
All three terminals at Manchester Airport have baby changing facilities, including high chairs for comfortable breastfeeding. The airport promotes breastfeeding throughout the area and does not restrict where it can take place. Food heating devices are available in restaurants.
Baby milk pre-sale service
You can order ready-to-drink baby milk before your trip and pick it upShoesafter passing the security check. Baby milk can also be purchased from WHSmith in Terminal 2.
baby cart
If you are traveling with a baby stroller, you can take it to the gate just before boarding the plane. It will be returned to you upon arrival at your destination.
Game zones
Manchester Airport has a soft play area in the departure lounge of Terminal 2, next to Caffe Nero. This includes a dedicated section for children under the age of three, as well as a playground for children aged three to eight.
Business contents
Lounges for executives
Lounge benefits include comfortable seating, peaceful surroundings, complimentary meals and drinks, newspapers and magazines.
escape lounges
Available in all three terminals, Escape Lounges offer complimentary food and drink, including a complimentary bar serving wines, spirits and beers; free Wi-Fi; work areas; places to charge devices and televisions.
Escape Lounge terminal 1
After security, follow signs for Premium Lounges along the pavement just outside Dixons. Take the stairs or elevator to the Executive Lounge level where you will find the Escape Lounge.
Working hours: 04:00 - 18:00 hours
Price from £30.99 per person
Escape Lounge terminal 2
In the departure hall, turn left and walk past the Spinning Jenny to the stairs opposite exit 209. The stairs to the Escape Lounge are directly opposite exit 208. There is also an elevator available opposite exit 209.
Working hours: 04:00 - 16:30
Price from £29.99 per person
Escape Lounge terminal 3
After the security check, turn right towards the shops. Turn left past Dixons and take the lift or stairs on the left to level 3. The lounge is next to the BA Executive Lounge.
Working hours: 04:00 - 17:30
Price from £32.99 per person
Salon Aspire Terminal 1
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a panoramic view of the runway. Enjoy work booths, chargers, smart TVs, Wi-Fi and free food and drink. After the security check, follow the signs to the business lounges. Turn left past Dixons and take the lift or stairs to the next floor.
Working hours: 04:00 - 17:00 hours
Price from £28.99 per person
Terminal 2 with a waiting room from 1903
A space where you can relax before your flight. Enjoy superb food and drink, including freshly prepared dishes from a carefully crafted menu and complimentary carefully selected wines, champagnes and craft beers, as well as unparalleled runway views and sumptuous seating.
Working hours: 04:00 - 20:15
Prices from £45.00 per person
Conference rooms
The Concorde Conference Center offers 1,600 square meters of space for events, conferences or meetings.
Tel: 0121 222 1033
Radisson Blu Hotel
State-of-the-art meeting and conference rooms connected by Skylink to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Tel: 0161 490 5000
Hotel Hilton
The Hilton offers 11 meeting rooms and free shuttle service. 20 minutes from the city center.
Tel: 0161 435 3000
Band
Manchester Airport has four multi-denominational prayer rooms, all open 24 hours a day. Holy texts and religious books are provided by the airport chaplaincy, and prayer mats are available for Muslims. Daily Christian prayers are held in the prayer room of Terminal 1 from Monday to Friday at 08:30. The Islamic Juma prayer takes place in the Terminal 3 prayer room on Fridays at 13:00 GMT / 13:30 BST.
Terminal 1 prayer room
Next to the main chaplain's office, in the check-in area on the ground floor and behind security at exit 20.
Terminal 2 prayer room (departures)
Next to the apiary.
Terminal 2 prayer room (arrivals)
Ground floor in the main arrivals hall, near the Terminal 2 chaplain's office.
Terminal 3 prayer room (departures)
On the first floor above Spar, on the right side of the building - below the level of departures and above the level of arrivals.
Voodoo/laundries
Special washing facilities are available before and after security in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
Food and drink
There are plenty of places to eat at Manchester Airport, from coffee kiosks to fine dining restaurants, fast food outlets and cocktail lounges. For the best gluten-free options, check this outblog post.
Terminal 1
- MCR Bar - Working hours: 03:30 - 20:00
- Burger King - Working hours: 04:00 - 20:00
- Cafe Balzar - Working hours: 05:00 - 13:00
- Giraffe - Working hours: 04:00 - variable
- Greggs (in front of security) - Opening hours: 05:30 - 22:00
- PizzaLuxe - Working hours: 11:00 - 18:00
- Pret a Manger - Working hours: 04:00 - 20:00
- Pret a Manger (before insurance) - Working hours: 06:00 - 19:00
- Starbucks - Working hours: 04:00 - 20:00
- The Grain Loft - Opening hours: 03:30 - last flight
- Upper Crust - Working hours: 04:00 - 20:00
Terminal 2
- Amber Piwiarnia - Opening hours: 04:00 - 19:00
- Apiary - Working hours: 04:00 - 19:00 hours
- Archie's - Hours: Vary
- Barburrito - Working hours: 04:00 - 18:00
- Bridgewater Exchange - Opening hours: 03:00 - variable
- Costa - Working hours: 03:30 - 14:00
- KFC - Opening hours: 12:00 - variable
- Pot Kettle Black - Opening hours: 04:00 - 19:00
- Pret a Manger - Working hours: 04:00 - 17:00
- San Carlo - Working hours: 04:00 - 19:00
- Starbucks (before insurance) - Opening hours: 04:00 - 17:00
- Wagamama - Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00
Terminal 3
- Caffe Nero (public side) - Working hours: 04:00 - 18:00
- Costa - Working hours: Saturday - Thursday 03:30 - 18:00 - Working hours: Friday 03:30 - 20:00
- Hangar - Working hours: 04:00 - 14:00
- Kiosk - Opening hours: variable
- KFC - Opening hours: 12:00 - variable
- Pork & Pickle - Hours: Vary
- Lion and antelope - working hours: 03:30 - last flight
- Corner - Working hours: 04:00 - 21:00
Smoking areas
All three terminals at Manchester Airport have designated smoking areas outside the terminal buildings, either before check-in or upon arrival.
Smoking area in Terminal 1
After you go through security, there is an outdoor smoking area near the food court.
Smoking area in Terminal 2
After going through security, there is a smoking area on the upper level of the departure hall, accessible by elevator or escalator opposite World Duty Free.
Smoking area in Terminal 3
There is no smoking area in Terminal 3 after going through security.
Click here to find out where you can smoke cigarettes and 'vapes' at all major UK airports
Waterfalls
Free water fountains are available in all three terminals at Manchester Airport after security checks.
Fountain at Terminal 1
If you passed through Security Zone A, there is a fountain on the left side of the corridor. If you've gone through security area B, you'll see a fountain when you enter the corridor leading to the first corridor.
Terminal 2 fontana
Immediately after exiting the security area, in the corridor leading to the departure hall, there is a fountain.
Fountain at Terminal 3
In the passage between the Trattoria restaurant and the Lion & Antelope pub, there is a fountain after going through security.
Here's the information you need to get free hydration at some of the UK's best airports.
Duty free shopping
Manchester Airport has World Duty Free and Biza Duty Free stores in all three terminals. Duty-free offer worldwide areservation and billing service, which means you can shop ahead from home, reserve items and pick them up at the airport.
Please note that duty-free shopping is only available to departing and arriving passengers.
Biza Duty Free terminal 1
Working hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Tel: 0161 489 2289
Biza Duty Free terminal 2
Working hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Tel: 07824 409 286
Biza Duty Free terminal 2
Working hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Tel: 07826 923 891
World Duty Free Terminal 1
Working hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Tel: 0161 489 2289
World Duty Free Terminal 2
Working hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Tel: 0161 489 6472
International Duty Free Terminal 3
Working hours: 03:30 - 21:00
Tel: 0161 489 3167
charging stations
Manchester Airport does not offer any official onelandingkiosks, but several cafes and bars have seats you can use.
places to charge electric vehicles
Parking with EV charging
Among other things, the APH parking lot offers:Work. Just leave your car, unload your bags and take the free bus to the airport terminal. Your car will be charged for you while you travel.
Charging electric vehicles outside the airport
The NewMotion charging station is located at 11 Styal Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5WB and the ChargeYourCar charging station is located at 874 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M20 5WP. There is also a charging point in the BP garage on the airport perimeter road.
Charging electric vehicles at the airport
There is a charging point at the Clayton Hotel near the airport terminal.
Internet access
WiFi
Free Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport for up to four hours. There is also a premium service with pay-as-you-go pricing for longer durations and faster speeds. Follow the instructions on your device.
Luggage trolley
Luggage trolleyare available at all three terminals at Manchester Airport. You will need a £1.00 or €2.00 coin which is non-refundable.
Luggage lockers
There is a luggage storage facility at Terminal 1 that you can usebook in advance.
An excess baggage company is also located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
The company's terminal for excess baggage 1
Working hours: 06:00 - 20:00
Tel: 0161 820 7546
The company's terminal for excess baggage 2
Working hours: 06:00 - 20:00
Tel: 0161 820 7596
Excess baggage terminal 3
Opening hours: temporarily closed
Tel: 020 3432 6905
Excess baggage companybook online.
Currency exchange
The currency exchange at Manchester Airport is operated by Travelex. You canpre-order your currencyand pick up the next day at one of the Travelex stores located after security in Terminals 1, 2 or 3, provided the order is placed by 3:00 p.m.
You can also get instant euros or pounds sterling at Travelex ATMs located throughout the airport. Or buy ATravelex cash card, which is available for use in ten different currencies and locks the exchange rate.
Alternatively, APH has partnered with CannyApp Prepaid Mastercard® to offer our customers 3% cashback on all overseas spend. Open an accountHereand order a card in a few minutes! All directly from your mobile phone.
Pharmacies
Shoes
You can pre-order up to two containers or 56 cartons of ready-to-drink baby milk atShowcase for shoes, so it's ready to collect once you've gone through security at any of Manchester Airport's three terminals. Orders are accepted no later than seven working days before the trip. Alternatively, you can buy baby milk from the shop during the day, along with other essentials such as nappies, baby food and wipes.
Terminal 1 - behind security
Shop opening hours: 03:30 - 18:30
Pharmacy opening hours: 04:00 - 17:00
Tel: 0161 437 9921
Terminal 2 - behind security
Shop opening hours: 04:00 - 20:00
Terminal 3 - behind security
Shop opening hours: 04:00 - 19:00
Tel: 0161 437 4154
FAQs
How does parking work at Manchester Airport? ›
On the day, simply drive up to the car park barrier, and our ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system will open the barrier for you. State of the art vehicle inspection machines record the condition of your vehicle as you enter, so it's returned to you as you left it.
Where to park if Manchester Airport is full? ›Name | Spaces | Distance to Terminal |
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Manchester Airport Multi-Storey T1 | N/A | 2 mins walk |
Manchester Airport Multi-Storey T2 East | N/A | 3 mins walk |
Manchester Airport Multi-Storey T3 | N/A | 3 mins walk |
Manchester Airport Long Stay T1 and T3 | N/A | 5 mins bus |
A Park and Ride service is the cheapest way to park at Manchester Airport. Simply head to the car park, park up and hop on the free shuttle to (and from) your terminal. JetParks, a popular official Manchester airport Park and Ride, and APH boast cheap prices all year round.
What is the parking scandal at Manchester Airport? ›Holidaymakers using Manchester Airport have been warned of rogue meet-and-greet firms as the site approaches its busiest month since the pandemic. In recent months motorists reported lost keys and cars stuck in boggy fields after using parking companies in Wythenshawe, Cheshire Police said.