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.
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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.
Booking detailsYou can book Security FastTrack up to 1 hour prior to departure and Passport Control FastTrack up to 1 hour* before arrival. Both are subject to availability.
Assistance at the airportIf you've booked assistance with your airline, please visit the Assistance Reception Desk, which is in the check-in hall in each terminal.
If you plan to meet them inside the airport, park in short-term parking and wait outside of their terminal. Alternatively, meet them curbside if you don't want to go inside the airport. If you aren't able to pick your traveler up, you can schedule a ride to be ready for your arriving party when they land.
Pick Up & Drop Off at Manchester AirportThere'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.
Time your arrival to be about half an hour after they're set to land so you don't have to wait around for them. Tip: International flights may require your party to go through customs and can take longer for them to get their luggage. Plan on arriving 45 minutes to an hour after their flight is scheduled to land.
These are initial fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible. The biggest hikes in so-called kiss and fly charges are at Southampton and Belfast International, the RAC found. Airports argue the higher fees are to deter drivers from lingering around and help to keep flight costs down.
Generally, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best weekdays to fly. Thursday is a bit more expensive but still reasonable. Saturday is usually the cheapest weekend day to fly. That does not mean you cannot find great flight prices on the other days of the week.
To ensure that travelers have time to clear security and reach their departure gate, we recommend that all passengers arrive in the terminal building at least 2 hours prior to departure.
Airport Agent Assistance is available for purchase for our passengers who prefer assistance at the airport for things like checking in and printing your boarding pass.