Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport lies approximately 14 kilometres south of Manchester city centre in northwest England, serving as the largest airport outside the London area and the principal gateway to the north of the United Kingdom. It opened in 1938 as Ringway Airport, replacing the earlier Barton Aerodrome, and grew steadily through the postwar decades into one of Britain's busiest international airports.
About Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport lies approximately 14 kilometres south of Manchester city centre in northwest England, serving as the largest airport outside the London area and the principal gateway to the north of the United Kingdom. It opened in 1938 as Ringway Airport, replacing the earlier Barton Aerodrome, and grew steadily through the postwar decades into one of Britain's busiest international airports.
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is being phased out as part of an ongoing transformation programme, while Terminal 2 has been substantially expanded to become the main facility, and Terminal 3 primarily handles domestic and short-haul services. Two parallel runways, oriented roughly east–west, allow simultaneous operations. The airport runs 24 hours a day, with night-flight restrictions in place.
Overview
Manchester Airport lies approximately 14 kilometres south of Manchester city centre in northwest England, serving as the largest airport outside the London area and the principal gateway to the north of the United Kingdom. It opened in 1938 as Ringway Airport, replacing the earlier Barton Aerodrome, and grew steadily through the postwar decades into one of Britain's busiest international airports.
Airlines
Manchester serves as a major base for Jet2, TUI Airways, Ryanair and easyJet, and is a focus city for Virgin Atlantic long-haul services. British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and several US carriers operate scheduled flights, providing extensive links across Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.
Airlines
Airlines flying from MAN
Routes
Top routes from MAN
Nearby airports
Other airports in United Kingdom
FAQ
Manchester Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Manchester Airport is located in Manchester, United Kingdom (Europe), at coordinates 53.360°, -2.270°.
- Its IATA code is MAN and its ICAO code is EGCC.
- Manchester Airport serves Manchester, United Kingdom. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Manchester Airport operates on Europe/London local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Manchester Airport sits at latitude 53.360° and longitude -2.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from MAN include Air France, Flybe and Jet2.com.
- Tracked destinations from MAN include Paris.
- Its address is England, M90 1QX, United Kingdom, the phone number is +44 808 169 7030, the official website is http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United Kingdom. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.