MAN Airport Transportation Options
Manchester Airport offers a variety of transportation options to suit your travel needs. Whether you're heading to the city center or beyond, you'll find convenient ways to get there.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport. You can find them outside each terminal. For pre-booked limousine services, contact Arrow Cars at +44 (0)161 489 2313.
Private Shuttles & Buses
Several private shuttle services operate at the airport. National Express offers coach services to various destinations. You can contact them at +44 (0)871 781 8181 for schedules and bookings.
Ride-Share Services
Uber and Lyft operate at Manchester Airport. Pick-up and drop-off locations are designated in the parking areas near each terminal. Use the app to request a ride and follow signs for the ride-share zones.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located in the Car Rental Village, a short shuttle ride from the terminals. Providers include Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, and Europcar. Contact them directly for reservations and inquiries.
Public Transportation
Manchester Airport is well connected by public transport:
- Train: The airport train station offers frequent services to Manchester Piccadilly and beyond. TransPennine Express and Northern Rail provide services every 10 minutes. For information, call National Rail Inquiries at 08457 58 4950.
- Tram: The Metrolink Airport line connects the airport to various destinations in Greater Manchester. Trams run every 12 minutes. More details can be found on the Metrolink website.
- Bus: Several bus routes serve the airport, including routes 18, 19, 43, 44, 105, 199, 200, and 369. For local bus network information, contact Transport for Greater Manchester at +44 (0)161 244 1000 or Traveline at +44 0871 200 22 33.
Accessibility & Additional Services
Manchester Airport provides accessibility services, including wheelchair assistance and moving walkways. Contact your airline in advance to arrange assistance. Hotel shuttles are available for nearby accommodations. Short-term parking is located near each terminal for easy access.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Manchester's MAN airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from MAN outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Manchester airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into MAN airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Manchester lost & found here.
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