Manchester Airport
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Manchester Airport, officially owned and operated by Manchester Airport Groups, was opened in 1938 under the name Ringway. It now is the busiest airport outside of London in terms of annual passengers arriving and departing from the airport. There are three terminals within Manchester Airport, two of which are linked by the skylink travelator system. In 2009, the airport serviced slightly more than 18,700,000 passengers between 172,500 flights into and out of the airport.
Manchester Airport Parking
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There are various ways to park at Manchester Airport, including valet, on-site parking, and off-site parking. Manchester Premier parking consists of parking either by Terminals 1, 2, or 3 within the boundary of the airport. Buses run every 15-20 minutes for transfer to your flight. With Premier Parking, you can also check in your car for rapid transfer to the airport. Another parking option is Manchester CPS, which carries with it a minimum of a 2-day stay. The parking is within the boundaries of the airport, however, and there is a chauffeur service for easy pick up and drop off. Other services such as Airparks Services and Manchester Securapark are located close to the airport but are not within the airport boundaries.
Car Hire
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Car hire can be arranged at all three terminals, and you have the option to choose a self-driven vehicle or a chauffeur to take you to your destinations. The companies that service Manchester Airport are: Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, and Hertz. You may book your car once you get to the airport, but it is highly advisable to call the car hire companies ahead of time to secure a vehicle once you arrive at Manchester Airport.
Manchester Airport Hotels
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Many hotels along with bed and breakfasts are located near Manchester Airport, including two that are within immediate walking distance of the airport. Radisson SAS Hotel is directly linked to Terminals 1 and 2 by an overhead walkway that easily transports you to and from the hotel. Bewley’s Hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from the airport or an 8-minute shuttle if you are coming from Terminal 2.
The Manchester Bed and Breakfast is also located nearby for a stay in one of the more luxurious accommodations in the Manchester area. Other hotels that are located in an area nearby Manchester Airport are: 4 different Britannia Hotels, Cottons Hall & Spa, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Marriott, 2 Quality Hotels, Travelodge, and many various other lodging possibilities.
Destinations
There are many various destinations that the Manchester Airport flies passengers. Some of the more popular destinations for travel out of Manchester Airport include: Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Dublin Airport (Ireland), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (France), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands), and Faro (Portugal).
Public Transport
Manchester Airport is located about 10 miles from the city centre, so public transport to the airport should take no longer than 20 minutes. There are many various options to get to the actual airport through public transport means. National Express coaches are available to take you right to the front of the airport. Services for the National Express coach/buses run all day throughout many parts of the UK. The coaches will take you directly to Terminal 1 Bus Station or Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall. Those looking to get a coach to Terminal 3 should board a coach destined for Terminal 1 Bus Station.
Manchester Piccadilly and Preston run 6 trains per hour Monday through Saturday (with 4 per hour on Sunday) to Manchester Airport. It is important to note, however, that the trains do not run as frequently during the night. Click here to check the train timetables. Over 500 taxis service the Manchester Airport, some of which deal directly in airport transfers. Finally, skyline buses run to Manchester Airport every half-hour from various bus routes throughout Manchester. There are numerous pick-up points, so you want to familiarize yourself with the one most convenient for you
Taxis
There are several taxi companies in the Manchester area that can take you to and from the Airport. You can always prebook a private hire taxi, or hail a black cab on any highway.
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Directions
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