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Make your journey as smooth as possible if you're travelling with babies, toddlers or children
Take time, Take care, Take flight
Arrive at the time specified by your airline
Seal all liquids and gels in a clear plastic bag.
Place all electricals flat in your tray
Planning a trip with your extended family?
Top tips for going abroad with extended family in the school holidays, for a relaxed and stress-free trip
How to get to and from Manchester Airport by train, car, coach or taxi
Direct trains to and from major cities, running seven days a week.
Whether you need to park, pick up or drop off, here's how to get to and from the airport by car.
Get a coach to and from hundreds of locations across the UK.
Book a private hire vehicle or black cab from the airport
For more information about assisted travel, please see our Assisted Travel page.
*We are trialling this new system to provide as much information as we can to our customers. It is based on estimates and may not always be accurate.
Please arrive at the airport in good time. We recommend three hours before your scheduled departure, but you should check with your airline. Waiting times are estimated for security only and do not include check-in.
No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Please check updated waiting times regularly and note any additional information provided by your airline.