Pick Up & Drop Off
Picking someone up or dropping them off? We explain everything you need to know about parking at Manchester Airport
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:
Up to 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:
Up to 15 minutes | £6.20 |
Up to 30 minutes | £8.00 |
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.
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:
Up to 15 minutes | £6.20 |
Up to 30 minutes | £8.00 |
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.
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.
Accessibility services for Pick Up & Drop Off
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