Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Parking Options

In 2019, before the world’s timeline skipped two years for reasons that no one knows and no one can explain (shush), Manchester Airport welcomed nearly 30 million passengers.

That’s a lot of passports, boarding passes, and neck pillows. It also adds up to a huge number of vehicles, all of which need somewhere to park.

The two main parking options at Manchester Airport are Official and Unofficial, each with a variety of options.

Official Options for Manchester Airport Parking

Official parking options have all been provided by the airport. They are often the closest, as well as the most expensive.

Drop & Go

With Manchester Airport Drop and Go all you need to do is turn up, drop off your keys and go on your merry way. Drop & Go is located just a five minute walk from T3 and is within a short shuttle ride to T1 & T2.

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet services include a valet service. Just drop your car off, leave your keys, and then head to the terminal. They will drive your car to a secure location and then keep it until you return. At that point, you simply need to arrange for a collection.

It’s one of the most expensive options, but it’s convenient and it’s probably the quickest way to travel.

Long Stay

Official Long Stay parking at Manchester Airport is one of the cheapest options. The car park is not within walking distance of the airport, but it is served by regular buses that take you to the terminal free of charge. There is a car park serving terminals 1 and 3 and another one serving terminal 2.

Short Stay

Short Stay parking at Manchester Airport is handled by the multi-storey car park. These are large, clean, and neatly arranged, with handy colour codes to help you find your way around.

It will get you to the terminal quickly and it’s ideal if you’re only going away for a few days.

Unofficial Options for Manchester Airport Parking

You don’t need to park with an official provider to keep your car safe and secure. Also, if you're looking for cheap car parking Manchester Airport, it's more than likely that the lowest prices will be from the unofficial providers.

APH Manchester Parking

A secured parking option that’s surprisingly close to the airport, albeit not as close as the official options. There is a free transfer bus that takes just 7 minutes or so to get to the terminal.

There are park & ride (self-park) options where you find your own space and valet options where they do the work for you. In both cases, you’ll need to take your luggage on the shuttle bus and then ride to the airport terminal.

MAN JetParks 1, 2, and 3

Manchester Airport JetParks is a great choice for low-cost and hassle-free parking. Make your booking online and then just head to the airport and look for your chosen car park.

The barrier will recognise your number plate and open, at which point you just need to find a spare parking space. After parking and unloading, look for one of the bus stops and then wait for the shuttle bus. You shouldn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes.

The shuttle bus takes between 5 and 12 minutes to arrive at the airport terminal.

When you return, you’ll need to look for the JetParks stop, and then wait for the bus to take you back to the car park.

MAN JetParks Ringway

JetParks Ringway operates the same as the services mentioned above. It’s a self-park option that you purchase online. The barrier will recognise your plates and you must find your own space before taking a shuttle to your respective terminal.

It takes just 4 minutes to get to terminal 3 and twice as long for terminal 1. If you’re heading to terminal 2, you can expect a travel time of around 13 minutes.

APH Electric Car Parking

For unofficial electric vehicle parking, check out APH Park & Ride with EV Charging. There are 4 bays available, with options for 30kW and 60kW both offered.

*We've included this list of parking options available at Manchester Airport for information only. The products mentioned are not necessarily available for purchase through CheapAirportParking.co.uk

Cheap Parking Manchester Airport

Car Park	Total Price (8 Days)	Price Per Day
JetParks 3 (T1, 2, 3)	£62.99	£7.00
Official Drop & Go (T1, 2, 3)	£68.99	£7.67
APH Park & Ride (T1, 2, 3)	£76.95	£8.55
Official Meet & Greet (T3)	£82.99	£9.22
Official Meet & Greet (T2)	£83.99	£9.33
APH Park & Ride (T1, 2, 3)	£86.95	£9.66
Official Meet & Greet (T1)	£87.99	£9.78
Official Multi Storey West (T2)	£95	£10.56
VIP Meet & Greet (T1, 2, 3)	£95.95	£10.66
Official Multi Storey East (T2)	£105	£11.67
APH Park & Ride with EV Charging (T1, 2, 3)	£136.94	£15.22

The prices in the table above were generated by CheapAirportParking.co.uk and relate to an 8 day period of parking at Manchester Airport, in November 2024.

The exact dates searched are 06/11/24 to 14/11/24.

*Please note: CheapAirportParking.co.uk returns live prices that change regularly due to price adjustments by the suppliers we work with and their availability. Therefore, it’s important that you understand that the above prices are provided for illustrative purposes only to give you an indication of a likely price at an option we offer in our database. You must not rely upon the prices in our table and for up-to-date pricing, you should run a search.

Manchester Airport Information

easyJet is the biggest carrier at Manchester Airport. It serves a wide number of routes across Europe. Jet2, Norwegian Air, Ryanair, and TUI Airways also fly to a huge number of destinations.

Four of Manchester Airport’s top 10 destinations are in Spain, with Tenerife being the most popular. This route is served by easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI Airways, the same airlines that always fly to Palma de Mallorca and Alicante.

However, these destinations are not as popular as Dublin, Dubai, or Amsterdam, the latter of which is the busiest route. In 2019, over 1 million passengers flew to Amsterdam, all of which were carried by easyJet and KLM.

Facts about Manchester Airport

• The airport first opened in 1938.
• It has two full-length runways and is just one of two airports in the UK that have more than one.
• There are three terminals at the airport, all opened by members of the royal family.
  1. Terminal 1 was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1962
  2. Terminal 3 was opened by Princess of Diana in 1989
  3. Terminal 2 was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1993
• A £1bn renovation plan was announced in 2015 to improve the airport.
• The airport’s shops sell over 1.5 million bottles of water and over 1.8 billion books a year.
• Based on pre-pandemic passenger numbers, Manchester is the third-largest airport in the UK and the largest outside of London.
• The owner of Manchester Airport also owns Stansted and East Midlands
• Manchester Airport flies to more than 110 destinations in 42 countries
• There are over 30 airlines providing routes to and from Manchester Airport
• The unique location of Manchester Airport means it serves as a base for large parts of the north, including Yorkshire, Manchester, the Lake District, and the North East.
• Over 60,000 jobs are either created or supported by the airport.

Runway Visitor Park

Located separately to the terminals, Runway Visitor Park is home to concorde, a range of other exciting and nostalgic aircraft and of course, spectacular views of the airport!

There is also a cafe, toilet facilities and plenty of car parking.

If you want to find out more, you can read about the Cheap Airport Park team's day out at the Runway Visitor park.

Manchester Airport Lounges and MHT Smart Rewards

Manchester Airport introduced the MHT Smart Rewards program in 2022. It gives you points every time you spend at partner retailers and these can then be redeemed for a host of benefits inside the airport. These benefits were previously part of the FASTPASS program.

If you want some peace, quiet, and luxury while waiting for flights at Manchester Airport, consider booking into one of the airport’s lounges:

Escape Lounge

• Can be pre-booked for less than £30 per person
• Mobile charging points and free WiFi
• As many hot and cold beverages as you can drink
• A selection of wines, beers, and spirits
• Hot and cold food freshly prepared
• Areas to relax and celebrate
• Several flight information screens

There are Escape Lounges in all three of the airport’s terminals, so you can enjoy these affordable amenities wherever you are and wherever you’re flying,

1903 Lounge

• Available from just under £45 per person
• A premium lounge option
• Bespoke menus available
• Premium free drinks
• Handpicked wines and other drinks
• Free WiFi and mobile charging points
• As many hot and cold beverages as you can drink
• A selection of wines, beers, and spirits
• Hot and cold food freshly prepared
• Floor-to-ceiling views of the runway
• Several flight information screens

Manchester Airport Drop Off/Pick Up Information

There is a free drop-off area, but it requires a shuttle bus ride to the airport. On the plus side, shuttle buses are pretty regular and they only take between 5 and 7 minutes to travel to the airport.

There are also drop-off areas directly outside the terminals. However, these cost £5 for stays of just 5 minutes and £6 for 10 minutes. You can’t stay beyond 10 minutes and if you linger, you’ll be hit with a £25 fee.

For quick and convenient pick-ups, head to the multi-storey car parks and arrivals car parks. You’ll pay £6, but it covers you for 30 minutes.

##EV Charging at Manchester Airport

APH Park & Ride with EV Charging offers EV parking at Manchester Airport. It is cheap and offers 4 electric vehicle parking bays:

-APH Park & Ride Manchester Airport with EV Charging

Other than that, other nearby charging options include:

• Marriot Manchester Airport: ZeroNet network. 3kW 3-pin, 7kW Type 2. Parking charges may apply.

• Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Manchester Airport: ZeroNet network. 7kW Type 2, Charges may apply.

• BP Manchester Airport (WA15 0AF) : 2 X 150KW Chargers, Parking charges may apply.