Manchester Airport transfers
Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 10 miles (17 km) south-west of Manchester city centre. Terminal 1 is closed, so flights use Terminals 2 and 3.
Manchester Airport to city centre taxi
Black cabs wait at ranks outside each terminal and at The Station. They take at least 5 passengers, are all wheelchair accessible and charge no card fee. A taxi to the city centre takes 25–45 minutes, from around £20 on the meter. Pre-booked private hire drivers meet you in the signposted Express Pick Up areas at T2 and T3. One chauffeur firm lists the city centre from about £47 in a saloon.
Manchester Airport train and tram
- Train to Manchester Piccadilly: about 20 minutes, every 10 minutes
- Metrolink tram to Manchester Victoria: every 12 minutes, pay by contactless or app
- Tram fare: all-zone adult single about £4.60
Manchester Airport drop-off charges
The T2 drop-off forecourt costs £5.50 for 5 minutes, £6.50 for 10 minutes and up to £25 for 30 minutes; pay online by midnight the next day. Picking up at T2 costs £6.60 for up to 15 minutes. A free drop-off area with a 24/7 shuttle bus is available, and Blue Badge holders drop off free. See all UK airport transfers for other routes.