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Pick Up & Drop Off

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Pick Up & Drop Off

Where to park if you’re picking up or dropping off

Pick Up & Drop Off at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport offers Pick Up & Drop Off options at every terminal and for every budget.

Use the areas outside Departures for quick drop-offs and collections, or choose the free drop-off area with a 24/7 shuttle service to the terminals.

You can pay for a recent visit, or for future visits, set up AutoPay. For more information about payments and AutoPay, contact our parking partner, APCOA, directly.

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Drop Off at Manchester Airport prices

Terminal 2

Duration

Price

5 minutes

£5.50

10 minutes

£6.50

Up to 30 minutes

£25

Postcode: M90 5PH

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.

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.
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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 signs for Terminal 2.
At the first roundabout, take the 2nd exit, signposted Terminal 2.
At the second roundabout (Flag Island), choose your drop-off point:
  • Upper forecourt - take the 3rd exit (signposted T2 Drop Off), then follow the ramp up to the forecourt. This is directly next to the main check-in hall 
  • Lower forecourt - take the 2nd exit and follow signs for Drop Off. This is on the Arrivals level, with lifts right beside the drop-off zone, giving easy access to Departures. Please note the 2.0m (6ft 6in) height restriction.
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Drop Off for Blue Badge Holders

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 & 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

£6.60


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, you can also pre-book your parking to park on the ground floor.
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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, set up AutoPay for a future visit.

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.
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Accessibility services for Pick Up & Drop Off

For information on the Pick Up & Drop Off accessibility services for Terminals 2 and 3, visit our AccessAble guides.
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Looking to pay a Pick Up & Drop Off charge?

Use our payment portal to make a payment.
Pay Parking Charge

Barrierless FAQs

How can I pay for my visit to a Pick Up & Drop Off area?

You can pay online: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk

Or by phone: 03459 013318

Payments cannot be made using cash or cheque. Additionally, no payment for our drop-off and pick-up areas can be made upon exiting, as there are no payment barriers in these areas. If payment is not received by midnight the following day, a £100.00 Parking Charge Notice will be issued, which will be reduced to £60.00 if paid within 14 days.

How long will I have to pay for my visit to the Pick Up & Drop Off area?

Payment must be made by midnight the day after your visit to avoid a Parking Charge being sent to the registered vehicle holder.

How do I pre-register an account and set up an automatic payment to pre-pay?

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-off or pick-up areas. To do this, set up AutoPay for a future visit.

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.

What happens if I forget to pay?

If you do not pre-register or pay as a guest before midnight the next day, a Parking Charge will be sent to the registered vehicle holder.

Can I pay in advance for my visit to a drop-off or pick-up area?

No, payment can only be made after you have visited a drop-off or pick-up area at Manchester Airport. To avoid a parking charge, payment must be made by midnight the day after your visit. Alternatively, you can create an account and add a payment card to enable automatic payments for each of your journeys. To do this, set up AutoPay for a future visit.

I am unable to pay for my visit to the drop-off or pick-up area online what do I do?

If you have any problems or concerns about your payment for visiting a drop-off or pick-up area, please contact APCOA via one of the following options:

• Customer Services webchat: Live chat with an agent here: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk
• Customer Services phone number: 0345 901 3318

I have received a Parking Charge; how do I appeal this?

Non-payment will result in a £100 Parking Charge, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. If you wish to appeal a Parking Charge Notice you have received, please visit the APCOA website.

Are Blue Badge holders exempt from charges in the Drop Off or Pick Up areas?

Passengers who hold a valid blue badge will be able to access drop-off areas free of charge please remember this is for drop-off only. To use this service, the travelling passenger must produce their blue badge to the traffic marshals when entering the forecourt area. 

For more information on Blue Badge parking for pick-up or drop-off, find out more here.

Why is payment not showing on my account for my visit?

If you have set up an auto pay account, it can take up to 10 hours for payment to show on your account. If you have any concerns if a payment has been made or if you believe you have been overcharged, please contact APCOA by phone on 0345 901 3318 or email GeneralEnquiries.MAGParking@apcoa.com.
For more information on our barrierless system, please see our car parking FAQs page.


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