Manchester Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

MAN

Full Airport name

Manchester Airport

Address

Manchester M90 1QX, United Kingdom

Country Dialing Prefix

44

Telephone

0871 271 0711.

Website

www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Number of Terminals

3

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester.

Airport News

A £50 million redevelopment of Terminal 1 was completed recently, including improvements in a new security area, and provision for Airbus A380 services. Terminal 2 also received attention, and like Terminal 1 is now unusual among British airports in providing outdoor smoking areas after security.

Transfer Between Terminals

The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.

Driving Directions

The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester's ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.

Car Hire

Companies represented at the airport include Argus, Auto Europe, Alamo, Avis, Easycar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. All have desks in each of the terminals.

Public Transport

Bus: The airport's bus network provides direct services to many local centers, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: 0871 200 2233).

Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: 0870 580 8080; www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various long-distance destinations throughout the UK.

Taxi: Metered taxis (tel: 0161 489 4013) are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. A list of maximum fares for journeys outside Manchester is displayed near the taxi ranks.
Rail: Manchester Airport's rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate direct to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city center (journey time: 15 minutes), which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk).

Car Parking

There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: 0870 737 0778) are available at each terminal. The short-stay multi-story parking lots are located close to terminals 1, 2 and 3. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. Valet parking is also available (tel: 0870 737 0778).

Information and Help Desks

There are information desks situated in all terminals. Several members of staff are trained in British Sign Language.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, bureau de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available. Wireless Internet access is available in the terminal buildings at cafés and seating areas.
Eating and drinking: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities.
Shopping: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available.
Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available in both terminals' Arrivals areas (tel: (0161) 489 3463).
Other facilities: These include a medical center, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children’s play area.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Radisson Blu Hotel (tel: (0161) 490 5000; www.radissonblu.co.uk), is served by the airport's Skylink covered walkway, and houses conference space for up to 400 delegates. A range of conference, meeting and training rooms, with capacity of up to 30 people, is also available at the Atlantic Suite (tel: 0161 489 6181), and the Ringway Suite in Terminal 2 (tel: (0161) 489 5790). Fast-track security clearance is available for premium fare passengers. Numerous lounges are also available (see airport website for details).

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

There are accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and telephones throughout the terminals. All telephones are fitted with induction loops. The desk in Terminal 1 International Arrivals is equipped with a Minicom system, and induction loops are available throughout the terminals. Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should contact their airline prior to travel. There are designated spaces in all car parks for disabled travelers (tel: 0871 310 2200), and airport buses are fully accessible.