FastTrack & TimeSlot

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.

Outbound

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Security FastTrack

  1. Available in all terminals

  2. From £5.00 per person

  3. Get peace of mind and extra flexibility

  4. Perfect for business travellers, families and those with carry-on baggage

  5. Book up to 12 months in advance

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TimeSlot

  1. Available in Terminal 2 and 3

  2. Convenient bookings with free options available

  3. Pre-book your preferred time to enter security

  4. Perfect for those organised travellers who like to stick to a schedule

  5. Book up to 14 days in advance

Inbound

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Passport Control FastTrack

  1. Available in all terminals

  2. From £15 per person

  3. Ideal for business travellers and passengers without checked-in luggage

  4. Book 24/7 with extended hours in T3

  5. Speed through a dedicated lane

  6. Book at any time before your arrival

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 travellers, couples or solo flyers, and anyone with carry-on baggage. TimeSlot is now available in Terminals 2 and 3.

Security FastTrack is the perfect option for families travelling with children or larger groups who need an extra level of flexibility. 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.

TimeSlot bookings range from free up to just £4.99.

You can pre-book Security FastTrack from just £5 per person.

For your inbound journey, book Passport Control FastTrack for just £15 per person. You can pay via 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 14 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.