Skip Security & Immigration Queues

Want to save time at the airport? Enjoy your smoothest journey yet, with easy ways to breeze through the queues.

Make travelling a seamless experience

While your safety is our top priority, we believe that passing through security should be a smooth and hassle-free process. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, traveling with family, or part of a larger group, there are several effective strategies to help you glide through queues and streamline your journey.

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Security FastTrack

Pre-book the express security lane to save time and reach the departure lounge at your convenience, from £5.50 per person.

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TimeSlot

Pre-book a 15-minute TimeSlot to breeze through T3 security. Availability is limited, with peak times subject to a small fee.

Inbound

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Passport Control FastTrack

Speed through Immigration with a dedicated lane and enjoy a smooth arrival into Manchester, from £15 per person.

Assisted Travel at Manchester Airport

If you require assisted travel at the airport, there is no need to book FastTrack or TimeSlot services. Please ensure you arrange assistance with your airline at least 48 hours before your departure. They will take all necessary information from you regarding your assistance and will inform the Assisted Travel Team. Click here for airline contacts for requesting assisted travel.

FAQs

TimeSlot is ideal for business or solo travellers, couples heading on a short trip, and anyone travelling with carry-on baggage. TimeSlot is only available in Terminal 3.

Security FastTrack is ideal for families with children, business professionals, and travellers with carry-on baggage. Security FastTrack is available in all terminals.

Passport Control FastTrack allows you to speed through a dedicated lane, whichever Terminal you’ve come through. It's ideal for passengers with hand luggage who don’t need to wait in Baggage Reclaim for their luggage.

Most TimeSlot bookings are free of charge and subject to availability. However, some bookings during peak times may be subject to a small charge.

Security FastTrack prices start from as little as £5.50 per person.

Passport Control FastTrack start from £15 per person. You can pay by MasterCard, VISA and American Express.

Click on the links for TimeSlot or FastTrack, and you'll be directed to the relevant booking page. Simply enter your details as instructed and select from the available time slots. You can pay by MasterCard, VISA and American Express. For Passport Control FastTrack, simply enter your details on the booking page, as instructed.

The express lane is unsuitable for passengers requiring assisted travel or those travelling with pushchairs and car seats. You will be automatically directed to the assistance lane at Security so do not need to book FastTrack or TimeSlot.

To access the Passport Control FastTrack lane, you’ll need to buy a pass for everyone in your group, including young children and babies.

TimeSlot

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

FastTrack

You can book FastTrack up to 12 months in advance. You can also book Security FastTrack up to one hour before your departure if there are spaces available.

Passport Control FastTrack

As long as there's availability, you can book Passport Control FastTrack at any time before your arrival.

TimeSlot

To change your TimeSlot, you’ll need to cancel your existing booking and make a new one (subject to availability). Please note that you won’t be able to change your booking less than 75 minutes before your flight. If you are running late and wish to change your booking, we can’t guarantee that there will be slots available. If your flight has been cancelled, you can book your TimeSlot once you have the details of your new flight, subject to availability. To view our terms and conditions, click on the ‘Manage Booking’ link in your confirmation email.

Security FastTrack and Passport Control FastTrack

Unfortunately, Security FastTrack and Passport Control FastTrack bookings cannot be changed and are non-refundable.