Manchester Airport Terminal 2

If you're flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 2, we've collected the essential 'must-know' information you'll need to ensure your trip gets off to the perfect stress-free start:

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Parking

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If you need car parking at Manchester Airport Terminal 2, then check out our extensive range of airport parking to find the perfect solution for your needs. From budget-priced off-airport car parks to on-airport facilities just minutes from the terminal doors, choose the ideal option to suit your needs.

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Hotels & Parking

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Hotels

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 is served by some great hotels, so if you want to enjoy a pre-flight stop-over, check out our list of nearby hotels here.

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Lounges

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If you need to escape the crowds, Manchester Airport Terminal 2 offers exclusive lounges where you can dodge the hordes and relax with a newspaper and meal before you fly. Find out all about Manchester Airport lounges here.

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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Essential Information

If you’re flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Terminal, we’ve collected the essential ‘must-know’ information you’ll need to ensure your trip gets off to the perfect stress-free start:

Flight check-in details

Manchester offers the following guidelines for when you should check in for domestic, European and non-European international flights:

International flights:

Check-in opens four hours prior to departure

European flights:

Check-in three hours prior to departure

Domestic flights:

Check-in opens two hours prior to departure

 

Express check-in: Manchester Airport offers a service called ‘Express Check-in’, which uses self-service machines to help you check-in and beat the queues. The touch-screen machines are to be found in the departures lounge in all three terminals and allow you to print out your boarding card. Log on to the Express Check-in page here for a quick guide to the simple five-step procedure.

Online and mobile check-in

Many airlines allow you to check-in online from two to 24 hours before your departure. This allows you to choose your seat and swerve queues at the check-in desks. Simply arrive and drop-off your bags. Manchester Airport asks passengers to check with their airline to see if this service is offered.

Terminal destinations

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 operates flights to around the world; click here for a full list of destinations from Manchester Airport. 

Facilities for disabled passengers

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 offers wide-ranging assistance for disabled passengers. Log on to the Manchester Airport Accessibility guide here to find out how to ensure you get the help you need. 

Getting There

Manchester Airport is accessed by the M56 and served by a raft of parking solutions. APH.com offers options from long-stay to short-stay, on- or off-airport and meet and greet parking. Just log on to APH.com now to get instant online quotes covering all these options. 

Airport shopping

There's no shortage of shopping at Manchester Terminal 2… here’s a full list of shops. 

Where to eat

Manchester has some great eateries to suit all tastes and requirements. We’ve compiled a guide to the best places to eat at Manchester Airport here.

Area for kids

Manchester Airport has a play area for kids in Terminal 2. This offers a dedicated toddler section for under-3s along with a zone for slightly older children. The play zone is located in the Terminal 2 departures lounge next to Gate 213. 

Wi-Fi access

WiFi operates throughout the airport and you can find all the essential information here.

Charging mobile devices

Manchester Airport does not offer any official charging kiosks, but several coffee shops and bars have sockets that you can use.

Baby changing facilities

Baby changing facilities can be found at various points in Terminal 2, either inside or nearby the ladies' toilets. Baby changing facilities include chairs to make breastfeeding easier.

Luggage Trollies

Luggage trolleys are available at the airport and you can find the essential information here.

Luggage Lockers

If you’ve got a long wait for your flight, but don’t want to be burdened with bags, simply head to one of the luggage lockers. These can be found in Terminal 2, Arrivals Level. Storing bags will cost £5 per item per 24 hour period. 

Pharmacies

If you have a last-minute medical issue, Boots have pharmacies located after security in all three terminals.The stores open with the first flight of the day and close with the last.

Top Tip

Remember to buy baby milk from the airside store to avoid it being confiscated at security. Pre-order your milk here.

Showers

Need to freshen-up ahead of your trip or on your arrival back in the UK? Showers are available at the Radisson SAS Hotel at Terminal 2. These will cost £6.50 for a shower, or £12.00 for the full use of leisure facilities. Opening hours from 06:00 Monday - Friday and from 08:00 on weekends. 

Chapel

These can be found in the Terminal 2 departures concourse and are open 24 hours. 

Viewing Areas

There’s so much more to do than simply watch planes at Manchester Airport. Check out its interactive guide to viewing areas, old planes to look around and so much more. Find the full Runway Visitor Park guide here.