Manchester Airport Parking

Manchester Airport Parking

Secure your Manchester Airport parking today and save up to 60% off official prices. Whether you’re flying for business or leisure, finding affordable and trusted parking at Manchester Airport has never been easier.

As the busiest airport in the UK outside London, Manchester Airport serves millions of travellers every year — and demand for cheap, reliable parking is high. That's where we come in.

At Cheap Airport Parking, we compare the best Manchester Airport parking deals, including Park and Ride, Meet and Greet, and official on-site spaces. Book early to guarantee your space and lock in the lowest prices.

✅ Secure, trusted car parks
✅ Flexible bookings and free cancellations
✅ Quick transfers to Terminals 2 and 3 (Terminal 1 closed in early 2026!)

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Manchester Airport Parking Options

In 2019, before the world’s timeline skipped two years for reasons that no one knows and no one can explain (shush), Manchester Airport welcomed nearly 30 million passengers.

That’s a lot of passports, boarding passes, and neck pillows. It also adds up to a huge number of vehicles, all of which need somewhere to park.

The two main parking options at Manchester Airport are Official and Unofficial, each with a variety of options.

Official Options for Manchester Airport Parking

Official parking options have all been provided by the airport. They are often the closest, as well as the most expensive.

Drop & Go

With Manchester Airport Drop and Go all you need to do is turn up, drop off your keys and go on your merry way. Drop & Go is located just a five minute walk from T3 and is within a short shuttle ride to T2.

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet services include a valet service. Just drop your car off, leave your keys, and then head to the terminal. They will drive your car to a secure location and then keep it until you return. At that point, you simply need to arrange for a collection.

It’s one of the most expensive options, but it’s convenient and it’s probably the quickest way to travel.

Long Stay

Official Long Stay parking at Manchester Airport is one of the cheapest options. The car park is not within walking distance of the airport, but it is served by regular buses that take you to the terminal free of charge. There is a car park serving terminal 3 and another one serving terminal 2.

Short Stay

Short Stay parking at Manchester Airport is handled by the multi-storey car park. These are large, clean, and neatly arranged, with handy colour codes to help you find your way around.

It will get you to the terminal quickly and it’s ideal if you’re only going away for a few days.

Unofficial Options for Manchester Airport Parking

You don’t need to park with an official provider to keep your car safe and secure. Also, if you're looking for cheap car parking Manchester Airport, it's more than likely that the lowest prices will be from the unofficial providers.

APH Manchester Parking

A secured parking option that’s surprisingly close to the airport, albeit not as close as the official options. There is a free transfer bus that takes just 7 minutes or so to get to the terminal.

There are park & ride (self-park) options where you find your own space and valet options where they do the work for you. In both cases, you’ll need to take your luggage on the shuttle bus and then ride to the airport terminal.

MAN JetParks 1, 2, and 3

Manchester Airport JetParks is a great choice for low-cost and hassle-free parking. Make your booking online and then just head to the airport and look for your chosen car park.

The barrier will recognise your number plate and open, at which point you just need to find a spare parking space. After parking and unloading, look for one of the bus stops and then wait for the shuttle bus. You shouldn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes.

The shuttle bus takes between 5 and 12 minutes to arrive at the airport terminal.

When you return, you’ll need to look for the JetParks stop, and then wait for the bus to take you back to the car park.

MAN JetParks Ringway

JetParks Ringway operates the same as the services mentioned above. It’s a self-park option that you purchase online. The barrier will recognise your plates and you must find your own space before taking a shuttle to your respective terminal.

It takes just 4 minutes to get to terminal 3. If you’re heading to terminal 2, you can expect a travel time of around 13 minutes.

APH Electric Car Parking

For unofficial electric vehicle parking, check out APH Park & Ride with EV Charging. There are 4 bays available, with options for 30kW and 60kW both offered.

*We've included this list of parking options available at Manchester Airport for information only. The products mentioned are not necessarily available for purchase through Cheap Airport Parking (www.cheapairportparking.co.uk)

About Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is one of the UK’s busiest airports and the main international gateway for the North of England. Located 9 miles south of Manchester city centre, Manchester Airport is easy to reach from across the region via the M56, M6, M60 and M62. The airport postcode is M90 1QX.

Manchester Airport officially opened on 25 June 1938 and today serves more than 200 destinations with around 50 airlines. The airport handled a record 32 million passengers in 2025, underlining its importance for both business and leisure travel.

The airport currently operates from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, following the closure of Terminal 1. It also has two runways and strong rail links, with trains to Manchester Piccadilly taking around 20 minutes and running every 10 minutes.

For drivers, Manchester Airport has a free drop-off area on Thorley Lane, next to JetParks 1, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals.

Runway Visitor Park

Located separately to the terminals, Runway Visitor Park is home to concorde, a range of other exciting and nostalgic aircraft and of course, spectacular views of the airport!

There is also a cafe, toilet facilities and plenty of car parking.

If you want to find out more, you can read about the Cheap Airport Park team's day out at the Runway Visitor park.

If you want some peace, quiet, and luxury while waiting for flights at Manchester Airport, consider booking into one of the airport’s lounges:

Escape Lounge

• Can be pre-booked for less than £30 per person
• Mobile charging points and free WiFi
• As many hot and cold beverages as you can drink
• A selection of wines, beers, and spirits
• Hot and cold food freshly prepared
• Areas to relax and celebrate
• Several flight information screens

There are Escape Lounges in both of the airport’s terminals, so you can enjoy these affordable amenities wherever you are and wherever you’re flying,

1903 Lounge

• Available from just under £45 per person
• A premium lounge option
• Bespoke menus available
• Premium free drinks
• Handpicked wines and other drinks
• Free WiFi and mobile charging points
• As many hot and cold beverages as you can drink
• A selection of wines, beers, and spirits
• Hot and cold food freshly prepared
• Floor-to-ceiling views of the runway
• Several flight information screens

Manchester Airport Drop Off/Pick Up Information

There is a free drop-off area, but it requires a shuttle bus ride to the airport. On the plus side, shuttle buses are pretty regular and they only take between 5 and 7 minutes to travel to the airport.

There are also drop-off areas directly outside the terminals. However, these cost £5 for stays of just 5 minutes and £6 for 10 minutes. You can’t stay beyond 10 minutes and if you linger, you’ll be hit with a £25 fee.

For quick and convenient pick-ups, head to the multi-storey car parks and arrivals car parks. You’ll pay £6, but it covers you for 30 minutes.

##EV Charging at Manchester Airport

APH Park & Ride with EV Charging offers EV parking at Manchester Airport. It is cheap and offers 4 electric vehicle parking bays:

-APH Park & Ride Manchester Airport with EV Charging

Other than that, other nearby charging options include:

• Marriot Manchester Airport: ZeroNet network. 3kW 3-pin, 7kW Type 2. Parking charges may apply.

• Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Manchester Airport: ZeroNet network. 7kW Type 2, Charges may apply.

• BP Manchester Airport (WA15 0AF) : 2 X 150KW Chargers, Parking charges may apply.