MANCHESTER AIRPORT PARKING

Available Manchester Parking Services

Manchester Airport, one of the busiest airports in the UK, sees a diverse array of passengers, from business travellers to holidaymakers, so Manchester parking could be a bit hectic without SkyParkSecure on your side. But no matter why you’re flying, we can offer you a wide range of car parking options to suit your needs.

Manchester Airport Park and Ride

Normally the most cost-effective parking package, simply park your car in one of the secure car parks and hop on one of the many... shuttle buses which stop regularly to keep transfer times to a minimum. You’ll be just a short ride away from the airport terminal at a great price point, so this is always one of the most popular car parking options.

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Manchester Airport Onsite Car Parking

If you want to get seriously close to Manchester Airport, these are the parking spaces for you! Park your car onsite by the airport terminal and walk straight in — no messing around!...

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Manchester Airport Meet and Greet Parking

Let someone else do the hard work of finding a parking space with this valet parking option. Simply arrive at your Manchester Airport Terminal and leave your car with a fully insured chauffeur who’ll park your car for you.... Then simply give the valet parking service a call on your return and your car will be brought to you. It doesn’t get more convenient than meet and greet parking.

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How to Get to Manchester Airport

All three Manchester Airport terminals are easily accessible from Junction 5 of the M56 motorway.

From the North

Join the M61 from the M6 and then merge onto the M60. Exit the M60 at Junction 5 for the M56.

From the South

Join the M56 at Junction 19 of the M6.

From the East

Exit the M60 at Junction 1 for the M56.

From the West

Take either the M56 and exit at Junction 5, or join the M56 from the M6 at either Junction 19 or 20.

Sat Nav Information

Postcode: M90 1QX
Latitude: N53:21:14 (53.361881) Longitude: W002:16:30 (-2.270840)

Directions from your location

Train to Manchester Airport

The MAN train station can be reached from Manchester Piccadilly - and vice versa – in around 20 minutes. Services run every 10 minutes to and from MAN airport, so connections from Manchester city centre are straightforward.

Once at MAN airport train station, there is a 10-minute walk to the MAN departure terminals.

Tram to Manchester Airport

The Manchester Metrolink tram service takes approximately 35 minutes to get from Manchester city centre via Cornbrook station to MAN airport. You must buy a ticket on the platform in advance to boarding the Metrolink tram.

Bus to Manchester Airport

There a several regular bus and coach services from the local areas and beyond to MAN airport bus station. As is the case for travellers arriving by train or tram, The Station at Manchester airport is the drop-off point for all bus or coach riders and the airport is reachable in a 10-minute walk from there. Services run up to every 20 minutes in some cases. You can check the timetables here.

Find timetables and plan your journey with the public transport journey planner

Official Short Stay Parking at Manchester Airport

The Manchester on-airport multi-storey car parks are ideal for short stays. Manchester Airport has three multi-storey onsite car parks, one right next to each terminal, saving a considerable amount of time on arrival and departure. Although there is a multi-storey assigned to each airport terminal, they are fairly convenient for all terminals.

All three on-airport multi-storey car parks have been given the Park Mark Award, offer secure parking, and benefit from regular patrols and CCTV monitoring.

Short Stay Parking - Terminal 1
Short Stay Parking - Terminal 2
Short Stay Parking - Terminal 3

Official Long Stay Parking at Manchester Airport

For longer stay parking spaces, Manchester Airport has two long stay car parks, both of which have been given the Park Mark Award and offer secure parking.

Although they are within walking distance to their associated terminals, a transfer bus runs every 10 minutes and takes only five minutes.

Manchester Airport Terminal 1 & 3 Long Stay Car Park
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Long Stay Car Park

Official Park and Ride at Manchester Airport

Park and ride is usually the cheapest car parking option at Manchester Airport. Simply park your car at your chosen car park and catch the regular shuttle bus to your terminal.

JetParks is the official Manchester Airport Park and Ride parking service and there are four JetParks car parks at the airport.

JetParks 1 and JetParks 2 are the closest to Terminals 1 and 2 and take 5–10 minutes by shuttle bus, while JetParks 3 is the closest to Terminal 3 and takes 10–15 minutes. The latest park and ride parking option is JetParks Ringway, which is located just around the corner on Shadowmoss Road.

All the JetParks car parks offer secure airport parking and each one has been given the Park Mark Award.

The car parks are patrolled 24 hours a day and protected by CCTV, barriers and fencing. They are also DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and disabled customers are able to park in suitable places. The complimentary shuttle buses are also wheelchair friendly.

JetParks 1 Park and Ride Manchester
JetParks 2 Park and Ride Manchester
JetParks 3 Park and Ride Manchester
JetParks Ringway Park and Ride 

The SkyParkSecure Price Check Promise

The bonus of booking Manchester Airport parking through SkyParkSecure.com is that you’ll always pay the cheapest price. We guarantee to give you a lower price than our competitors with our Price Check Promise.

Terms and Conditions 

1. The price check promise only applies to airport parking products.
2. The product that you are comparing must be exactly the same as the one purchased from SkyParkSecure.
3. You must make your claim within 24 hours of making and paying for your booking with SkyParkSecure.
4. Successful claims will not be paid until after the return date originally booked.
5. Cancellation of the booking cancels your right to claim under this guarantee.

Price comparison excludes:

1. Prices from other suppliers that are conditional on buying other products.
2. Prices that are part of a customer loyalty, members or loyalty reward scheme.
3. Prices that are part of a staff discount scheme.
4. Prices that are part of any other discount or special offer deal.

Manchester Airport Duty Free

The Rules on Duty Free:

You can bring some goods from abroad without having to pay UK tax or ‘duty’ (customs charges), as long as they’re for your own use.

If you’re coming:

• from a European Union (EU) country you can bring in an unlimited amount of most goods
• from outside the EU you can only bring in a certain amount without paying duty or tax - up to your duty-free allowance

Manchester airport duty free shops

Duty free is available on Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Suncare & Tanning, Sunglasses, WInes & Spirits, Technology.

Top Tips and Trick for Manchester airport Duty Free

1. Browse and reserve online - MAN airport has a dedicated Duty Free website

Your order will be awaiting collection in the store you reserved from e.g. Dixons or World Duty Free after security.

2. Buying non-travel items cheaper

If you are travelling within the EU or UK you do not want to take your pre-order purchases with you on your travels, simply make use of the Collect on Return service. This can be done by selecting the Collect ON Return service or even by speaking to a member of staff at the till in the Duty Free store.

3. Have your duty free items delivered to you

If you purchase from Dixons Travel, you can have your purchases delivered to your home address after you return. Again a perfect option if you want to take advantage of the great prices but don’t need your new purchase with you on your trip.

Manchester Airport Restaurants

Looking for places to eat at manchester airport? We have compiled a tasty list for you to consider.

Terminal 1 MAN airport restaurants

The Grain Loft

Open from 6 am till 4 am the following day. Tables of 6 or more can be pre-book in advance by calling 0161 489 3416.

A favourite by many is the 'Protein Power Breakfast', which is essentially an all-day breakfast without the toast.

Table booths feature sound pods that you can collect your music to. Also, all major sporting events are shown live.

Food menu
Breakfast menu
Kids' menu
Drinks menu

Bar MCR

Opening times are dependant on the first and last departing flight from Manchester airport.

Tables include plug sockets so you can charge those devices whilst eating, drinking and watching the planes go by.

The all-day day breakfast here is priced at £7.45. For those wanting a touch of Manchester Northern quarter, there is also the option of smashed avo on toast.

Breakfast menu
Main menu
Drinks menu

Café Balzar

Opening times are again dependant on the first and last departing flight from Manchester airport.

Sadly no all-day breakfast here, instead there is the option of an egg white omelette (£7.85) for those wanting that high protein hit.

Breakfast menu
Main menu
Kids menu
Drinks menu

Frequently Asked Questions

See below for our most commonly asked questions. If you'd like to ask anything else, please contact us directly.

How much is Manchester airport car park?

Prices can vary on a daily basis so it is always best to get a quote to find out accurate prices for parking at Manchester airport. Our prices are up to 70% cheaper than the gate price so you will make a huge saving by booking in advance. You also have the peace of mind that a space is reserved for you.

What is the best parking at Manchester Airport?

You can choose between all of the available car parks at Manchester Airport by entering your dates into the quote form. You can view independent reviews of the car park, collected from genuine customers be the independent review service Reevoo, so that you can get a clearer picture of the car parks before you book.

Is there free parking at Manchester Airport?

If you’re dropping someone off at the airport, you can do so for free at their free drop off point. The free drop off point is on Thorley Lane, next to the JetParks 1 car park and clearly signposted from the M56. From here, passengers will be able to take a free and frequent shuttle bus to their terminal.

If you want to drop passengers off directly outside their terminal or at the Station, a charge will apply. The fee for this is £3 for five minutes and £4 for 10 minutes. Special arrangements apply for Blue Badge holders, local residents and Private Hire operators.

If you’re picking someone up from the airport, please park in the Arrivals car park (for Terminal 1 and Terminal 3) or in the Multi-Storey car park (all terminals).

Can you leave your car at Manchester Airport?

Yes you can. We offer several car parks that are based within moments of the terminals, so you won't have far to go. Depending on your terminal, options include Multi Storey car parks, Meet and Greet's and car parks that require shuttle services to get to the terminal.

Can you just turn up at Manchester Airport and Park?

You can turn up and park, paying the gate price at Manchester Airport if the car park have spaces available. Alternatively, you can pre-book, and know that your car parking space has been reserved for you, and you have saved up to 70% off the gate price by pre-booking.