Manchester Airport (MAN) Parking

Parking options at Manchester Airport: Currently there are 8 carpark with 15,600 spaces available.  Signs will direct you to Pickup & dropoff parking:
Picking up a passenger: At Terminal 1, use the surface carpark outside arrivals next to the multi-level carpark. At Terminal 2 take the ground level of the multi-level carpark.  At Terminal 3, take the ground level of the multi-level carpark.
Dropping off a passenger:  At Terminal 1 follow signs to multi-level carpark (first 30 mins cost 2.20 pounds). When entering dropoff zone, wait for green light indicating a free space, park and cross over to departures.  At Terminal 2 follow signs en route.  At Terminal 3 follow signs en route.

1. Short-term parking is available in the multi-storey carparks closest to the terminals and are connected by covered walkways;
2. Long-term parking is close to all terminals, a five-minute trip via a free shuttle bus;
3. Economy parking is available (a) at JetParks; two long-stay car parks less than a mile from the terminals and served by shuttle buses, and (b) at‘Shuttle Park’, 1 mile from the terminals is served by free shuttle buses taking 5-15 minutes.
4. VIP Valet Parking is serviced from level 3 of T3’s multi-storey carpark.
5. Meeters & Greeters have two choices (i) park in the short-term carparks, or (ii) pay for convenience using ‘Meet & Greet Parking’, serviced from Level 3 of T3’s multi-story carpark, services all three terminals – just drop off your car next to the terminal and your car will be parked.

Payment can be made at any of the automatic ticket machines in & around the terminals.

For more parking information call 0871 310 2200.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Manchester airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Manchester airport. They provide shuttle service too.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.