Manchester Airport is the UK's largest outside London and the gateway to the whole north of England. It lies at Ringway, south of the city, and has several terminals: Terminal 2, rebuilt and enlarged in recent years, handles most flights. It is also handy for Liverpool, Leeds, the Peak District and the Lake District.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are UK local time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to the city
- Train: the airport station is linked to the terminals by a covered walkway; Manchester Piccadilly in about 15-20 minutes, with direct trains also to Liverpool, Leeds, York, Sheffield and Scotland.
- Metrolink tram: the airport line reaches the city in about 50 minutes, slower but useful for the southern suburbs.
- Buses and National Express coaches to many northern cities; taxis and car hire at the terminal.
Practical tips
- Documents: most visitors need a passport and an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for before departure (see documents and ETA).
- Drop-off and pick-up: almost every UK airport charges even for a short stop outside the terminal; pre-booked car parks are cheaper.
- Security: rules on liquids and laptops in hand luggage depend on each airport's scanners; check the official website before you travel.
- Payments: contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trains and buses.
See also all UK airports, getting there and trains and transport.