Pick Up & Drop Off

Picking someone up or dropping them off? We explain everything you need to know about parking at Manchester Airport

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Pick Up & Drop Off at Manchester Airport

At Manchester Airport there’s a perfect Pick Up & Drop Off car park for every terminal and budget.

We’ve got Pick Up & 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.

Book in advance to get the best deals, and secure your parking space today.

Drop Off Options at Manchester Airport

Drop Off at Terminal 1

Manchester Airport prices and charges for drop off directly outside of Terminal 1:

5 minutes

£5.00

10 minutes

£6.20

Overstay charge (after 10 minutes)

£25.00

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the Drop Off zone.

Postcode: M90 3EX

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 1 Drop Off

  • Leave the M56 at Junction 5 and follow the signs for Terminal 1.

  • You will see the Hilton Hotel, followed quickly by the Clayton Hotel on your left-hand side.

  • Take the ramp to the left and enter the car park under the 'Drop Off' sign on the left-hand side.

Drop Off at Terminal 2

Manchester Airport prices and charges for drop off directly outside of Terminal 2:

5 minutes

£5.00

10 minutes

£6.20

Overstay charge (after 10 minutes)

£25.00

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the Drop Off zone.

Postcode: M90 5PH

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Drop Off

Terminal 2 upper forecourt is conveniently located next to the main check-in hall.

  • To access the upper forecourt, 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.

  • At the second roundabout (Flag Island) take the 3rd exit, signposted for T2 ‘Drop Off’.

  • Take the ramp up to the forecourt, which is conveniently located next to the main check-in hall.

  • There is a dedicated drop-off point on the forecourt located in Zone 2.

Drop Off at Terminal 3

Manchester Airport prices and charges for drop off directly outside of Terminal 3:

5 minutes

£5.00

10 minutes

£6.20

Overstay charge (after 10 minutes)

£25.00

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the Drop Off zone.

Postcode: M90 1QX

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 3 Drop Off

  • Follow the signposts for Terminals 1 and 3. You will see the Hilton Hotel, followed quickly by Clayton Hotel, on your left-hand side.

  • Shortly afterwards you will reach a roundabout. Take the first exit at this roundabout.

  • At the next (mini) roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Continue until you reach a second mini roundabout.

  • At the roundabout take the 2nd exit; the 'Drop Off' area is located in front of the terminal straight ahead.

Free Drop Off Area

All passengers can use our free Drop Off area, located in JetParks 1.

A free shuttle bus will take passengers to their terminal, with journeys taking around 6 minutes. The shuttle bus service runs 24/7, with marshals on hand to assist.

And if you want to accompany a passenger to their terminal to help with luggage or say goodbye, the shuttle bus is free for you, too.

Postcode: M90 5AZ

Directions to Manchester Airport Free Drop Off

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.

Pick Up options at Manchester Airport

Pick Up at Terminal 1

Pick Up at Terminal 2

Pick Up at Terminal 3

Pick Up at Terminal 1

Manchester Airport prices and charges for Pick Up directly outside of Terminal 1:

30 minutes

£6.20

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the drop-off zone.

There is no pre-book parking on the ground floor, this is reserved for turn-up only. Pre-book reservations should park on the first or second floor.

Postcode: M90 3EX

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 1 Pick Up

Pick Up at Terminal 2

Manchester Airport prices and charges for Pick Up directly outside of Terminal 2:

30 minutes

£6.20

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the drop-off zone.

There is no pre-book parking on the ground floor, this is reserved for turn-up only. Pre-book reservations should park on the first or second floor.

Postcode: M90 5PR

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Pick Up

Pick Up at Terminal 3

Manchester Airport prices and charges for Pick Up next to Terminal 3:

30 minutes

£6.20

All payments can be made at the exit barrier via card or exact change.

Please note: A £100 charge will be applied to those attempting to pick up passengers in the drop-off zone.

There is no pre-book parking on the ground floor, this is reserved for turn-up only. Pre-book reservations should park on the first or second floor.

Postcode: M90 1NN

Directions to Manchester Airport Terminal 3 Pick Up

Be confident your vehicle is safe and secure

All of the car parks at Manchester Airport have been awarded the prestigious Park Mark. So you can always be confident your car is safe and secure. 

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