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Manchester Airport Description
How to get to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport Description
Manchester International Airport (MAN), also called Ringways airport, is a large airport with 3 Terminals, and a wider selection of schedule and charter flights than other Northern England airports, such as Leeds Liverpool and Humberside
There is a Rail, Bus and Coach interchange situated adjacent to the airport railway station at the Airport making travel by train easy. See Rail Connections
The airport has a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars. in each of it's 3 terminals
Manchester Airport TerminalsWhich Manchester terminal to use
Manchester Airport Has 3 Terminals.
Check which terminal to use from your airline. If unsure leave plenty of time to change from one terminal to another. Terminals 1& 3 are next to each other but Terminal 2 is a long way from the other two terminals and they are connected via 2 skylink walkways with the railway station in between
Seating and viewing area Terminal 1 Mezzine level.
Facilities Terminals 1, 2 and 3. After Security Control
- Cafes and Fast food outlets
- Bars
- Shops includig chemist, electricals, books and newsagents
- Tax and Duty Free
- Information or service Desk
- Childrens Playcare Centre Terminal 1 only
- Amusements Terminal 1only
- Executive lounges Terminal 1only
Manchester Airport Location
Manchester Airporthas located 10 miles south of Manchester City centre.and just south of the M56 motorway.
How to get to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has excellent transport links.
- Located next to the M56 Motorway for fast travel by road.
- Railway station located at the airport
- Bus / Coach station located at the airport
Nearest Railway Station and Train Connections
Manchester Airport Raiway stationhas located at the Airport
Train ticket or obtain Train timetables
Train Services
There are full train services through the day and direct trains run from Sheffield, Blackpool, Bolton, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Preston and York through the night.
Non direct trains change at Manchester Piccadilly, Prestonand other stations.
From Leeds there is approximately an hourly service during the day and evening and 2 hourly all through the night.
A cafe, open 6am 10pm, is situated between the 2 of the 3 rail platforms.
At night and if you know your train time and have a while to wait I recommend that you use the facilities of the airport for a coffee etc.
Check train times or book your rail ticket
The nearest railway station is at Manchester International Airport and part of the Rail, Bus and Coach interchange situated adjacent to the airport and connect between the 2 is by escalator, lift or stairs and skylinks (overhead walkways ).
The interchange is on 3 levels
Skylink Overhead Walkways between Terminals & Bus / Train Stations
Skylink Walkway and moving pavement.
The walkways are built on stilts and are glass sided corridors. There is a fair distance between the Rail / Bus interchange and the terminals.
Running down the centre of the skylink walkways are 2 wide moving pavements, one in each direction. So the distance is not a problem although several minutes should be allowed for travelling along the skylink. The moving walkways are turned off during the night & early morning.
At the Rail / Bus interchange you have a choice of 2 skylinks.
- One going to Terminals 1 and 3 . Terminal 3 users have to walk at ground level from Terminal 1, just follow the signs
- The other going to Terminal 2
You should find out which terminal 1, 2, or 3 you require from your airline before arriving, so that you can use the correct skylink walkway. see Terminal guide
Top level - Skylink walkways to the airport terminals.
Lift or Stairs
Ground level - Rail Booking Office & Bus Station.
Separate Lift, Escolator or Stairs
Bottom level in a railway cutting - Train Platforms, waiting room & cafe in a cuttin
Vertically the Skylink is slightly off set from the rail platforms, and therefore no direct lift, escolator or stairs.
You have to transfer at the Rail Booking Office level to a seperate lift
The two sets of lifts, escolators or stairs are only several metres apart.
Use the lifts not the esculator if you are using an airport luggage trolly.
Bus Station and National Coach Station at Manchester Airport
There is a central bus / coach station located at the airport next to the railway station with both local and reginal buses and national coaches
The bus / coach & train stations are connected to the Terminals via overhead walkways. See Skylink for more details
National Buses to/from the Airport
National Express
National Express run coaches to Manchester Airport direct from many destinations throughout the UK. For those on a bugget coach travel is cheaper that train travel
National Buses to/from Manchester Coach Station - Chorlton Street
Regular buses run beween Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station & Manchester Airport.
National Express
National Express also run coaches to Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station direct from many destinations throughout the UK.
MegaBus
Megabus also run coaches to Manchester Shudehill Interchange direct from many destinations throughout the UK.
Car Hire
Car hire from UK and International car hire firms. Vist our car hire page
Taxis
There are Taxi ranks at all 3 terminal forecourts
Manchester International Airport Car Parking
Pre book your secure airport parking requirements
Flight & airline information for Manchester International airport
Manchester International flight information
Facilities at Manchester International Airport
- Pubs, cafes.
- Shops
- Travel Agent
- Children's play area: International departure lounge.
- Business facilities
- Executive lounge: Domestic departures.
- British Midland Diamond club lounge: Domestic departures.
- Bureau de Change: Arrivals and Departures
- Mother and baby room
Manchester International airport hotels
The Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport from the Skylink Walkway between The Bus & Train Station & Terminal 2.
Information about Manchester International airport hotels and local city centre hotels
Manchester Central Hotels
Manchester Airport is approx 11 miles from the city centre. Manchester City Centre hotels
Climate Current Weather at Manchester Airport
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