Terminal Explorer

Terminal Explorer

Your Manchester Airport Pre-flight

Adventure Starts Here

What kind of Explorer are you?

With over 30 million visitors to Manchester Airport each year, it's important we ensure everyone has the best experience possible.

Our research reveals there are four main types of Airport Explorers - people who love to begin their travelling experiences the moment they enter the terminals.

Discover which one you are and access the experiences you enjoy the most.

The Terminal Explorer treats the airport as a destination in itself. Eating, drinking, shopping, and pampering are your priorities, so turn up in plenty of time to ensure you get to experience the best of the best the airport has to offer.

Terminal Explorer hotspots

Shop and save at World Duty Free – For airport exclusives

Rituals – Enjoy a luxury wellbeing experience, specialising in travel-sized toiletries, skincare, and exclusive gift sets. Turn travel routines into meaningful moments.

Great Northern Market - For a culinary experience and UK airport first with an exciting six kitchen market hall.

Starbucks – For a quick refuel before you get on your flight.

Gift/Shopping Explorer

You're always on the look-out for that perfect keepsake - for family, friends, and let's be honest, for you. Step into luxury stores, select presents that pamper, or grab some gifts for the kids.

Gift/Shopping Explorer hotspots

Shop and save at World Duty Free - For airport exclusives and gift sets.

Pandora – Perfect for gifts for loved ones.

Rituals – Find gift sets to treat loved ones or find products that help you make the most of the rituals of the everyday.

LEGO™ – From small sets to build on the plane to exciting LEGO™ sets such as the Concorde, Star Wars or F1 race cars.

Foodie Explorer

The clue is most definitely in the name. For this Explorer it's all about the food, glorious food!

Foodie Explorer hotspots

Grindsmith – Perfect pitstop for an early morning breakfast or a grab and go coffee.

Fever-Tree – For those who would like to cheers to the journey ahead and enjoy some light bites.

Joe & the Juice – Fuel yourself with a fresh-pressed juice, smoothies, and sandwiches to impress even the most health-conscious.

Great Northern Market – Discover a world of flavour with our six kitchen and bar Market Hall. Grab a table and order from any of the options. Expect crispy butter chicken, smash burgers, and authentic Neapolitan pizza, perfectly paired with our selection of beers on draught, cocktails, wines or soft drinks.

Retail Explorer

From picking up any essential last-minute bits you'll need while away, to choosing cherished mementos to remind you of your adventures - you're on the hunt from the moment you arrive at the airport.

Retail Explorer hotspots

Shop and save at World Duty Free – Treat yourself for the journey ahead with some beauty and skincare products.

WHSmith – Find last minute travel essentials, from electricals to pharmaceuticals.

Pandora – With a ‘Travel’ section, find the perfect memento to celebrate your trip.

LEGO™ – Perfect for finding build sets to keep you entertained on long journeys.

Upper Crust – For on-the-go baguettes to take with you on the plane.

Discover your Explorer hotspots

This Terminal Explorer guide should help you find exactly what you need the next time you're at the airport - and who says you have to pick just one? Whether you're a foodie, a shopper, or a mix of all types of Explorer, we'll help you find exactly what you need.