About Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is one of Britain's, and the world's principal airports, handling millions of passengers each year, connecting the North of England with global destinations. Over 12 million passengers pass through its booking hall and by 2002, up to 23 million is possible.
Manchester is the busiest single runway airport in the world, the second largest airport in the UK and the sixth busiest international airport in the world.
Originally called "Ringway Airport", it is now the third biggest international air terminal in Britain. Rail linked to the city centre, it takes only 15 minutes to reach, though it is 10 miles out. Air traffic controllers currently handle 94 airlines, with over 170 world-wide destinations.
Facilities at Manchester Airport
Business & Conference
Manchester Airport offers a high standard of banqueting facilities and can accommodate up to 400 people for a wide range of functions. A comprehensive range of audio-visual equipment is available, including overhead projection system, PA system, centralised control consoles, telephone, fax, Prestel etc.
Facilities for the Deaf and Hard Of Hearing
Training is given in sign language to a wide cross-section of staff. and an inductive coupler system is built into all public telephones throughout the Airport.
Signs are situated throughout the Airport to assist passengers who may be deaf or hard of hearing. A minicom system +44 (0)161 489 3561 is available at the Information Desk, situated in Terminal 1 International Arrivals.
If you have a hearing aid with a 'T' position, you can receive enhanced announcements relayed over the public address system when standing close to the induction loops indicated by the ear symbol. Click here to refer to Manchester Airport Terminal maps.
Baby Care
In Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, baby change facilities are located mainly in the Ladies toilets. However, there is a facility situated in the Terminal 1 Arrivals Area that can be used by either parent.
Passengers travelling from Terminal 1 can now appreciate the benefits of the new look baby change facility at Manchester Airport. The new facility on level 5 is part of a phased development to upgrade all the baby change rooms at the Airport. Customers will be able to expect a lot more than the basic unit, especially as they may be travelling for several hours on a flight. The new unit boasts attractive decor, a children's high chair to restrain older toddlers in safety, a bottle warmer, a soft padded changing mat and a specially designed chair for nursing mothers. Full safety instructions are also clearly displayed. In Terminal 2, baby change facilities are located next to selected Ladies and Gents toilets, for use by either parent. These facilities are clearly signposted in each terminal. Children's Play Area The playcare centre is located in the Departure Lounge of Terminal 1.
The centre is open 24hrs, and available to children under 4'4" or 132cm. The area is unstaffed, and so a responsible adult should remain with children at all times. Located in modern and accessible premises in Terminal 1, the Health Centre provides a range of services.
Eating at Manchester Airport
There are a wide range of catering outlets at Manchester Airport to provide for the variety of passengers and visitors who visit the Airport. Together with our service partners, we offer an extensive selection, which includes vegetarian options.
Rail Links
Direct trains run approximately every 10 minutes from Piccadilly Railway Station in the city centre to the Airport between 5.40am - 11.30pm, then approximately every hour through the night.
The approximate journey time is 25 minutes. The rail station at the Airport is adjacent to Terminal 1 International.
There are also direct rail services from the Airport to many areas in the north including Blackpool, Bolton, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Middlesborough, Sheffield, Windemere and York.
Parking at Manchester Airport
Folow this link for Manchester airport parking information. You can find out about the airport car parks available, their security measures, prices and even book securely online and receive your parking voucher immediately online.
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