Manchester Town Hall
An imposing 19th-century Gothic Revival town hall with a tall clock tower, in the heart of the city.
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- 14 km
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About the airport
Manchester Airport is in the Ringway area, about 14 km south of the city centre. It is the largest airport in the UK outside London, with flights across Europe and to long-haul destinations.
Terminals
There are three terminals: T1, T2 and T3. They are linked to each other and to the railway and tram station by covered walkways. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight uses.
Services
You’ll find shops, restaurants, cafés, lounges, wifi, car rental desks and nearby hotels. Trains and trams run from the station to Manchester city centre.
Getting to the city
Manchester Airport
The station is next to the terminals, within walking distance. Trains run to Manchester Piccadilly (about 15-20 min) and to other cities in the north of England.
Metrolink
The Metrolink tram line reaches the airport station and runs into Manchester city centre. It is slower than the train, but stops at more places in the city.
Autobuses y autocares
Local buses and long-distance coaches, such as National Express, leave from the airport interchange for Manchester, Greater Manchester and other UK cities.
Taxi
A taxi rank by the arrivals area. It is the most convenient way to reach the city centre, though it costs more than public transport.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The oldest of the three terminals, used by many airlines for European and international flights. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight uses.
Terminal 2
A terminal that has been extended in recent years with a large new building, with shops, restaurants and a modern boarding area.
Terminal 3
A terminal with its own check-in and security areas, linked on foot to the train and tram station.
Manchester
Things to do in Manchester
Manchester, in north-west England, was a cradle of the Industrial Revolution and is now a vibrant city known for its music, museums and football.
John Rylands Library
A red-brick Gothic Revival library on Deansgate with cathedral-like reading rooms. It belongs to the University of Manchester.
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Manchester Cathedral
A late Gothic cathedral of medieval origin in the historic centre, near the River Irwell.
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Old Trafford
The home ground of Manchester United, one of the world's best-known football clubs. Stadium tours and a museum are available.
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How far is the airport from central Manchester?
Manchester Airport airport is about 14 km from central Manchester.
How do I get from the airport to central Manchester?
From Manchester Airport airport you can take Manchester Airport (train), Metrolink (tram), Autobuses y autocares (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Manchester Airport airport have?
Manchester Airport has 3 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3.
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Photo credits
- The terminals seen from the air, with the runways behind: Thomas Nugent, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The runways and terminals seen from the air: 320jacko, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside Terminal 2, with escalators and a lit ceiling: Infomation12345, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Manchester Town Hall: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Rylands Library: Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Manchester Cathedral: Wojtek71, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Old Trafford: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons