Location
About nine miles south of Manchester city centre
OnPark airport guide
Manchester Airport Parking
Manchester's passenger-terminal arrangements changed in 2026. Check your airline and terminal before choosing your route and parking arrangements.
OnPark bookings are not currently available for Manchester Airport. This guide is for trip planning; search airports currently available to book.
Manchester Airport at a glance
Passenger traffic
More than 32 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in 2025. Airport information.
Terminal layout
Manchester now uses two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 has closed for normal passenger operations.
Airport parking options
Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet describe different ways to park. They are not a promise that OnPark sells every product at this airport. Available products appear only when you search a currently enabled airport and your travel dates.
Park & Ride
Park away from the terminal and follow the onward-travel arrangements in your specific booking. Transport and any extra charges vary by location.
How Park & Ride worksSelf Park
Park your own vehicle. You normally keep your keys unless the particular booking says otherwise; check onward airport access.
How Self Park worksMeet & Greet
Follow the booked vehicle-handover instructions. The meeting point and any terminal access charges depend on the product and airport.
How Meet & Greet worksManchester Airport terminal guide
Manchester now uses two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 has closed for normal passenger operations. Check your airline, flight and any parking confirmation before setting off.
Terminal 2
All airlines except Ryanair currently use Terminal 2. It handles the majority of passengers; check your booking before travel.
Terminal 3
Ryanair passenger flights currently use Terminal 3. Follow the latest airport signage and your flight details.
Driving to Manchester Airport
Main access roads
M56, with connections to the M6, M60 and M62
The airport lists M90 1QX as a general postcode. Follow signs for your terminal and the exact address in any parking confirmation; sat-nav layouts may lag behind road changes.
Plan your route
M90 1QX (general airport postcode)
Check live traffic, airport signs and the exact address for the parking or drop-off facility you plan to use. Do not rely on a fixed road journey time.
Manchester Airport drop-off and pick-up charges
Airport-operated facilities
For Terminal 2, Manchester Airport currently lists £5.50 for five minutes, £6.50 for 10 minutes and £25 for up to 30 minutes in its drop-off zone.
- Terminal 2 drop-off postcode: M90 5PH.
- The airport requires online payment by midnight the following day. Check its separate Terminal 3 tariff if using that terminal.
Manchester Airport also offers a free drop-off area with a shuttle connection.
These charges are set by the airport operator and can change. They are separate from OnPark parking charges unless your specific booking explicitly includes an airport access charge. Check Manchester Airport's current tariff before travel.
Flights and busy travel periods
Manchester Airport passenger traffic
More than 32 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in 2025.
Main airlines
Terminal 2 examples include British Airways, easyJet, Emirates, Jet2 and Virgin Atlantic. Ryanair currently uses Terminal 3. This is not a complete permanent airline list.
Airlines and terminal assignments can change. Check your airline and airport information before travel.
When is Manchester Airport busiest?
Summer and school holidays, Christmas and New Year can be especially busy; the airport reported its busiest December on record in 2025.
Traffic and congestion advice
Check live M56 and connecting-road conditions before travel. Allow extra time for parking or handover and follow current terminal signage.
Hotels near Manchester Airport
Compare hotels around the airport perimeter and nearby Manchester locations, especially for early departures. Check terminal transfer arrangements and prices before booking a room. Hotel availability, transfer services and prices can change. OnPark does not operate or endorse these hotels.
Choosing parking for your trip
Terminal and luggage needs may shape your parking choice. Compare any available Park & Ride, Self Park or Meet & Greet options for your dates and check your airline's terminal. Available parking products are shown when you search your travel dates at an enabled airport.
Before driving to Manchester Airport
- Confirm your flight, airline, terminal and check-in guidance.
- Check your parking or handover address and instructions if you have booked.
- Review the airport operator's current drop-off tariff and payment method.
- Check live road conditions and allow time for parking, onward travel and security.
- If your return flight changes, follow your booking's collection guidance and contact OnPark where needed.
Manchester Airport parking FAQs
Can I book OnPark parking at Manchester Airport?
OnPark bookings are not currently available for Manchester Airport. This guide can help you plan, but the booking search shows only airports and products that are enabled.
Which terminal does Manchester Airport use?
Manchester now uses two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 has closed for normal passenger operations. Check your airline and flight details before travel.
How do I drive to Manchester Airport?
M56, with connections to the M6, M60 and M62. The airport lists M90 1QX as a general postcode. Follow signs for your terminal and the exact address in any parking confirmation; sat-nav layouts may lag behind road changes.
What are the drop-off charges at Manchester Airport?
For Terminal 2, Manchester Airport currently lists £5.50 for five minutes, £6.50 for 10 minutes and £25 for up to 30 minutes in its drop-off zone. These airport-operated charges can change and are separate from OnPark parking charges. Check the airport's current tariff before travel.
Which airlines use Manchester Airport?
Terminal 2 examples include British Airways, easyJet, Emirates, Jet2 and Virgin Atlantic. Ryanair currently uses Terminal 3. This is not a complete permanent airline list. Airline services and terminal assignments can change.
When is Manchester Airport busiest?
Summer and school holidays, Christmas and New Year can be especially busy; the airport reported its busiest December on record in 2025. Check live M56 and connecting-road conditions before travel. Allow extra time for parking or handover and follow current terminal signage.
Are there hotels near Manchester Airport?
Compare hotels around the airport perimeter and nearby Manchester locations, especially for early departures. Check terminal transfer arrangements and prices before booking a room. Hotel availability, transfers and prices can change.
How do Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet work near Manchester Airport?
Park & Ride involves parking away from the terminal and following onward-travel arrangements. With Self Park you normally park and keep your keys unless your booking says otherwise. Meet & Greet uses a booked vehicle handover point. OnPark availability depends on airport and travel dates.
What if my flight at Manchester Airport is delayed?
Follow the collection instructions in your parking booking and contact the provider if your return time changes. Additional parking charges may apply beyond the booked period.
Plan your airport parking
Manchester Airport is not currently available to book with OnPark. Explore airports that are available now.