Manchester

Guide to Manchester International Airport

Ten miles souwest of central Manchester is Manchester International Airport. The airport is a major hub for northern England. It services flights to destinations worldwide and throughout the UK.

Terminals and facilities at Manchester airport

A moving walkway connects the three terminals in Manchester International. The airport has good facilities and easy access to the city.

Currency exchange booths and ATMs are widely available in all terminals. Other facilities include numerous baby change rooms, a children’s play area in the departure lounge of Terminal 1, a walk-in medical center, a travel health clinic, postal facilities in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall and a prayer room. Facilities for the disabled include specially designed toilets, dedicated parking spaces, induction loops for the hard of hearing, lowered telephones, a TDD telephone available in Terminal 1 international arrivals, and complimentary wheelchair use.

Airport shops are located both before and after security. The stores include such names as Boots, Salisbury’s, Allsports, Monsoon, Sunglass Hut, and WH Smith. After security there are also some duty-free stores.

Business travelers will find a business center in Terminal 3, offering personal phone, fax and internet services, a meeting room, message taking, and video conferencing. Conference facilities are also on hand, providing catering for up to 400 people. If you’re looking for more business features, try one of the Manchester International airport hotels. The majority of the airport hotels are conveniently located and affordable. Book Manchester airport hotels at a good price here.

Some of the fine food vendors available at the airport include Bar des Voyageurs, the Blues Bar, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar, Delice de France, Burger King, and the West Pier Bar.

Manchester airport provides several major car hire companies if you need to hire a car during your stay. You can get the best deals on Manchester airport hire cars online here.

Hotels at Manchester International

Many different airport hotels are available if you’re looking to stay near Manchester International Airport. The airport hotels offer good amenities and sometimes even shuttle transport from the airport. You can reserve a hotel at Manchester airport in advance here.

Some of the airport hotels you can choose from are Britannia Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester Airport, and Manchester Bewleys Hotel.

Transportation and parking at Manchester airport

Manchester International Airport has its own railway station in the middle of the airport facility and connected to all three terminals via a moving walkway. There are frequent trains from many destinations throughout northern England and the Midlands, connecting with Manchester’s Piccadilly station. National Express operates an extensive network of coaches leaving daily from the Terminal 1 bus station and Terminal 2 arrivals hall (Terminal 3 passengers are advised to use Terminal 1 facilities). Coaches run to destinations across the UK.

If you don’t fancy taking a bus or train into the city, you can take a taxi from one of the ranks located outside the arrivals hall of each terminal.

Both short-time and long-term airport parking is offered at Manchester airport. Short-term airport parking is within walking distance of all three terminals, while the long-term car park is connected to each of the terminals by a free shuttle bus. If you pre-book Manchester airport parking online, you can get discounted prices.

Car hire at Manchester International Airport

The airport is located just off Junction 5 of the M56 motorway and is well signposted. The access roads to the airport are colour-coded to assist drivers in finding the appropriate terminal and car park.

Getting around in Manchester by hire car is no problem. You can hire a car directly from Manchester International, or book car hire from Manchester airport in advance here.

The north of England is known for its scenic coastline and lovely countryside. It is well worth the expense to hire a car and begin exploring the hinterland of Manchester that’s full of castles and charming villages. There are many day trip destinations you can take with a hire car to nearby lakes, cathedrals, and more.

Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Information: 44-0161-489-3000