Airline Tickets from Manchester

General Info

Airport Address: Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Distance and Location: The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Airport Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Airport E-mail: None
Airport Telephone: (0)161 489 3000
Country Code: 44
Time Zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.

Information and Customer Care Desks

Tourist info-centres are situated in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)161 436 3344). There are also infodesks situated in all terminals. Several members of staff are trained in British Sign Language.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: ATMs, bureaux de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available. Cafe and restaurants: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities. Shopping facilities: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available. Luggage services: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available (tel: (0)161 489 3463 for Terminal 1 or (0)161 489 6031 for Terminal 2). Other services: These include a medical centre, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children's play area.

Car Parking Info

There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-storey parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com).

Driving by car from/to Manchester

The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester's ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.

Public Transportation from/to Manchester

By Railway: Manchester Airport's new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre, which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). How to reach: By Taxi: Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. By Bus: The airport's bus network provides direct services to many local centres, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: (0)161 228 7811; website: www.gmpte.com) or Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). By Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: (0)870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various destinations throughout the UK.

Manchester is located in the north west of England. Its history begins with the Romans who founded here a fort and a settlement around 79AD. Historical records show that in the 16th century Manchester was a center of the wool trade, and with the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century it became an important manufacturing city known for its textile production. Manchester’s achievements were so impressive that during the Victorian era it was called "Cottonopolis" and "Warehouse City".

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