Manchester Airport Terminal 3
If you're flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 3, we've collected the essential 'must-know' information you'll need to ensure your trip gets off to the perfect stress-free start.
Manchester Airport Terminal 3 opened in 1989 and spreads over an area of 44,400m2. In 1998, British Airways opened their new £75 million terminal facility and became the primary user of the terminal. In a new expansion of Manchester Terminal 2, Terminal 3 will have a direct link to Terminal 2.
Manchester Airport Terminal 3 Parking
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Manchester Airport Terminal 3 Hotels
Manchester 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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If you need to escape the crowds, Manchester Airport Terminal 3 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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If you’re flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 3 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 3 serves destinations around the globe; click here for a full list of destinations from Manchester Airport.
Facilities for disabled passengers
Manchester Airport 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… here’s a full list of shops.
Where to eat
Manchester Terminal 3 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.
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 all three terminals, 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
There are no luggage lockers in Terminal 3.
Pharmacies
If you have a last-minute medical issue, Boots have pharmacies located after security in all three terminals and in T1 arrivals. 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
There are no showers in Terminal 3.
Chapel
This can be found in Terminal 3 and is 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.