Simply visit our booking page, enter your departure date, destination, and flight number, and select your party size (max six). A confirmation email with a QR code will be sent to you. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder or contact us at 0808 168 6222. 

TimeSlot operates daily in Terminal 2 from 03:30 - 07:30, and in Terminal 3 from 04:00 - 18:00. During the booking process, our system will suggest the best slot options based on your flight details. This is usually around two hours before departure. It’s best to follow the airline recommendations for your airport arrival time.

Slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If none are available, you can book FastTrack. To change a booking, you can cancel it and rebook (subject to availability). Changes cannot be made within 75 minutes of your flight.

Present your QR code (printed or on your phone) to a security ambassador along with your boarding pass. Please note that TimeSlot applies only to security and does not cover check-in, baggage drop, or passport control.

If Manchester Airport cancels your TimeSlot due to exceptional circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund. However, we are not liable for missed flights. Please review our terms and conditions for more details.

TimeSlot is available to all passengers departing from Manchester Airport Terminals 2 and 3 in groups up to a maximum of 6 people. It’s perfect for those organised travellers who like to stick to a schedule. However, this service is not suitable for those requiring assisted travel or those travelling with pushchairs or car seats, as you will be automatically directed to the Assistance Lane for security and do not need a TimeSlot booking.

FastTrack Security is available in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Manchester Airport, allowing you to breeze through security via an express lane. If you’re concerned about check-in wait times or bus rides from parking and need that extra flexibility, FastTrack is for you. Starting at just £5 per person, you can arrive any time up to three hours before your flight and fly through security. You can book FastTrack up to 12 months in advance. It operates daily from 03:00 to 23:00.

TimeSlot is Manchester Airport’s new service available in Terminals 2 and 3. Designed to streamline your journey through the airport, this is perfect for those who are cost-conscious and like to stick to a schedule. Book your preferred time to enter security up to 14 days before your departure, and bypass the standard queues with access to a dedicated lane.

You can book a TimeSlot from seven days before your departure date and up to 75 minutes prior to your scheduled flight departure time.

TimeSlot bookings are super convenient, ranging from free up to just £4.99! Valid payment methods include MasterCard, VISA and American Express.

After dropping off any baggage at the check-in desks, (or if you have checked in online and do not have any baggage for hold) please proceed to the Departures in either Terminal 2 or 3 (security) and follow the signs for TimeSlot / FastTrack / Assistance Lane. You will not be allowed to enter security earlier than 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.