
Pick Up and Drop Off at Manchester Airport

Pick Up and Drop Off at Manchester Airport
Where to park if you’re picking up or dropping off
Pick Up and Drop Off at Manchester Airport
At Manchester Airport, there’s a perfect Pick Up and Drop Off car park for every terminal and budget.
We’ve got Pick Up and Drop Off areas directly outside Departures at every terminal – ideal if you just want to touch down for long enough to unload luggage, or you want to be waiting when someone’s flight gets in.
There’s a free drop-off area, too – a bit further from the terminals, but a free shuttle bus operates 24/7, and journeys take just a few minutes.
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Drop Off at Manchester Airport prices
Terminal 2
Duration | Price |
|---|---|
5 minutes | £5 |
10 minutes | £6.40 |
Up to 30 minutes | £25 |
Maximum stay is 30 minutes. Payments must be made online by midnight the following day.
Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the Drop Off zone.
Postcode: M90 5PH
Need to stay longer than 30 mins?
If you need more time to drop off, or would like to accompany your party into the terminal, click here for Short Stay or Turn Up and Park options.

Directions to the Drop Off car parks
Terminal 2
Postcode: M90 5PH
- Exit the M56 at Junction 5 and keep left up the slip road, following the signs for Terminal 2.
- At the first roundabout, at the top of the slip road, take the 2nd exit, signposted for Terminal 2.
- To reach the upper forecourt drop-off, at the second roundabout (Flag Island), take the third exit signposted ‘T2 Drop Off’, then proceed up the ramp to the forecourt.
- To reach the lower forecourt drop-off, at the second roundabout (Flag Island), take the second exit and follow signs for Drop Off to proceed to the forecourt.
The Terminal 2 upper forecourt is conveniently located next to the main check-in hall.
The lower forecourt is situated on the arrivals level and offers straightforward access to departures via lifts positioned right beside the drop-off zone. There is a vehicle height restriction of 2.0 metres (6 ft. 6 inches).

Assisted Travel
Passengers who hold a valid blue badge will be able to access the forecourt areas, free of charge, for drop-off only. More accessibility information can be found on our Pick Up and Drop Off for Blue Badge Holders page.
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Pick Up at Manchester Airport prices
Terminal 2
Duration | Price |
|---|---|
Up to 15 mins | £6.40 |
Postcode: M90 5PR
For the T2 Pick Up zone, when arriving at the airport, please follow the signs for P3.
Maximum stay is 15 minutes. Payments must be made online by midnight the following day. Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the drop-off zone.
Visitors who overstay the 15 minute maximum stay at T2 Express Pick Up will incur a £60 overstay charge.
Need to stay longer than 15 mins?
You can turn up and park on the first or second floor of the car park. If you want to plan ahead, you can also pre-book your parking to park on the ground floor.

Set up an auto-pay account
You can set up an account and add a payment card, which will automatically take payment after each journey through one of the barrierless drop-up or pick-up areas. To do this, please visit: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk.
Please note it is your responsibility to ensure there is a valid payment method on your account before using a drop-off or pick-up area.
Accessibility services for Pick Up and Drop Off
For information on the Pick Up and Drop Off accessibility services for Terminal 2 and 3, visit our AccessAble guides.

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Barrierless FAQs
How can I pay for my visit to a Pick Up and Drop Off area?
How long will I have to pay for my visit to the Pick Up and Drop Off area?
How do I pre-register an account and set up an automatic payment to pre-pay?
What happens if I forget to pay?
Can I pay in advance for my visit to a drop-off or pick-up area?
I am unable to pay for my visit to the drop-off or pick-up area online what do I do?
I have received a Parking Charge; how do I appeal this?
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from charges in the Drop Off or Pick Up areas?
Why is payment not showing on my account for my visit?
For more information on our barrierless system, please see our car parking FAQs page.

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Our other airport car parks

Multi Storey
From £65 (4 days)
Mainly covered parking, ideal for a short stay trip
1-8 minute walk
Safe and Secure, IPC accredited
Blue Badge parking available

Meet & Greet
From £89.99 (8 days)
PRE BOOK ONLY
Drop your car off outside the terminal and we’ll park it for you
1-2 minute walk
Safe and Secure, IPC accredited
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Mid Stay
From £85 (8 days)
Value-for-money parking within walking distance of the terminal
5-10 minute walk
Safe and Secure, IPC accredited
Blue Badge parking available
