Ryanair

Ryanair check-in

Ryanair passengers currently use Terminal 3 check-in. Check-in opens 3 hours before departure.

Please note: From 21st October, Ryanair check-in desks will be located in Terminal 1, Departures A.​ Ryanair passengers will no longer enter through the usual Terminal 3 entrance. Instead, passengers should head to Terminal 1 Departures A for: Check-in and Security screening via new lanes.

Once through security, passengers will follow a clearly signed route into Terminal 3’s departure lounge, where all existing shops and food outlets remain open.

This arrangement will stay in place until Terminal 1 closes, at which point the entrance will be renamed and permanently become the entrance to Terminal 3. Clear signage will be in place and our airport colleagues will be on hand to assist passengers.

The arrivals route remains unchanged. All Ryanair passengers returning to Manchester will continue to arrive at Terminal 3.

Ryanair baggage allowance

Check-in baggage is an optional extra on Ryanair flights. There are options for 10kg or 20kg check-in bags. Booking check-in baggage in advance is much cheaper for passengers, so Ryanair advises customers to do this when booking their flights.

Ryanair passenger amenities

Ryanair passengers in Terminal 3 can find plenty of amenities while awaiting their flights including shops, lounges and restaurants - giving them more ways to unwind. Many of these amenities offer better deals to passengers who pre-book.

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Twilight Bag Drop

For passengers looking to take advantage of Ryanair's twilight bag drop service, you can now get free parking at one of our car parks to do so.

Simply take a token at the entry barrier and proceed to check-in and drop off your bags. Attend the desk with your boarding pass and car park token to validate your token. Return your token at the exit barrier and the barrier will rise.

This service is available at our Terminal 3 Multi Storey & Pick Up Car Park, open 19:00 to 22:00 for flights before 8am the next day.

Why fly Ryanair?

Specialising in affordable breaks around the world, Ryanair offers low fares to hundreds of countries, making them a great choice for quick city breaks and family holidays alike.