Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.
April–JuneSeptember–October
MAN · Manchester Airport
Flights from Manchester made simple.
Manchester is the UK's largest airport outside London and the busiest gateway for the North West. Three terminals serve a wide spread of low-cost, full-service and holiday carriers, which makes it one of the best-connected UK departure points for European city breaks, Mediterranean sunshine and long-haul escapes. Terminal 2 handles most long-haul and many short-haul services after its major redevelopment, while Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 serve a mix of low-cost and leisure routes.
- Airport code
- MAN
- Manchester Airport
- Route guides
- 3
- 3 with direct flights
- Destinations
- 10
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Where Manchester flies worth the trip.
Verified routes with editorial guides, airline notes and practical travel tips.
Three thousand years of history, piazzas made for lingering and some of the world’s best pasta.
April–MaySeptember–October
Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.
March–JuneSeptember–October
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About Manchester Airport
Getting to the airport
- By train
- Manchester Airport station sits beside the terminals with frequent services to Manchester Piccadilly (around 20 minutes) and direct trains to Liverpool, Leeds, York, Newcastle and Scotland.
- By bus
- Metrolink trams run to Manchester city centre via Wythenshawe, and National Express coaches connect the airport with towns across the North West and beyond.
- By car
- The airport is close to the M56 (junction 5). Allow extra time at peak weekend departure times when the drop-off zones and car parks are busiest.
Parking at MAN
Park smarter, leave calmer.
- Short stay
- Short-stay car parks sit closest to each terminal and suit very short trips or drop-offs.
- Long stay
- JetParks and official long-stay car parks connect to the terminals by shuttle bus and usually offer better value for a week or more.
- Meet & greet
- Meet-and-greet services collect your car at the terminal; compare the total cost against long-stay plus shuttle time.
- Pre-booking airport parking is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
- Check which terminal your airline uses before choosing a car park.
- Drop-off charges apply at the terminal forecourts.
More ideas
More ideas from Manchester
Destinations to research — check the flight search tool for current routes and schedules.
2h 30m
Hungary
Budapest
Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.
April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember
2h 30m
Poland
Kraków
A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.
May–SeptemberDecember
2h
Czech Republic
Prague
A fairy-tale skyline of spires, medieval bridges and world-famous beer halls.
April–JuneSeptemberDecember
2h 15m
Portugal
Porto
Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.
May–October
FAQ
Manchester airport FAQs
Terminal allocations change by airline and season, so always check your booking confirmation and the airport website before travelling.
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