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History And Directions For Manchester Airport

As a multi award winner, Manchester Airport offers first class facilities and world wide destinations. It is the busiest airport in the UK, outside of the London region and offers flights from 84 different airlines. Manchester Airport was opened in 1938 and was initially called Ringway Airport, becoming RAF Ringway during the Second World War. The airport can now boast 3 terminals and is one of only 17 airports in the world that can handle the immense Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger plane.

Manchester Airport is located 8 miles south of the city centre with easy road access via the M56, M60, M6 and the M62. Manchester Airport’s integrated transport hub, The Station, offers train and coach services to and from over 100 UK destinations

Contact Manchester Airport:

  • Telephone: +44 (0) 8712 710 711
  • Airport Address: 5th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport M90 1QX
  • Twitter: @manairport
  • Or follow us on Facebook

Facilities At Manchester Airport

Facilities at Manchester Airport include:

  • Shopping
  • Airport Lounge
  • Airport parking
  • Airport hotels
  • Food and drink
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled parking
  • WiFi
  • Internet desks
  • Currency exchange
  • Car hire
  • ATM


Tour operators that fly from Manchester Airport include First Choice and Thomson Airlines, taking you to exciting destinations across the globe. Book your Manchester Airport flights online at Holidayhypermarket.

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