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Distance to Hampton52.2km
Distance to Manchester6.5km
Most popular destinationToronto

About Manchester Airport

  • As a major gateway to the wider area, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Boston and Worcester.

  • Take your pick of these leading airlines at Manchester Airport for your next trip:

  • Need inspiration on where to go if you're planning to fly from Manchester? Direct flights from Manchester Airport can take you to some memorable places, including:

    • Washington DC

    • Philadelphia

    • Chicago

    • Charlotte

    • Orlando

  • July, August, and October are the busiest months at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Summer holiday travel drives strong arrivals in July and August, while October draws visitors for New England's fall foliage season, one of the region's most consistent annual draws.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Winter weather across New Hampshire tends to suppress leisure travel demand, and these months follow the holiday season when overall passenger volumes typically ease off.

How to get from Manchester Airport to Manchester

  • Once you've picked up your luggage and exited Manchester Airport arrivals, you can ride the Northern to the city centre. It takes around 20 minutes to reach a major stop like Manchester Piccadilly.

  • You can make your way to the centre of Manchester by bus from the airport. The 43 takes around 50 minutes to arrive at a central hub like Piccadilly Gardens.

  • Get dropped off right where you want to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Bolt.

  • Street Cars Manchester and Manchester Cars are among the taxi options in Manchester.

  • It takes around 25 minutes to get from Manchester Airport to Manchester by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic can affect journey times.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Manchester Airport from Manchester

  • For your Manchester Airport departure, you can take the Northern from the centre of Manchester. Board at a main hub like Manchester Piccadilly and expect a journey of around 20 minutes.

  • Buses connect the city to the airport. The 43 leaves from major stops like Piccadilly Gardens and takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • The drive from the centre of Manchester to the airport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Manchester Airport facilities

  • There are three passenger terminals at Manchester Airport.

  • If hunger strikes before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • Work in a little airport shopping before boarding. Browse or stock up on last-minute items at the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, and fashion and accessories. And if you've got time to spare before departure, check out the souvenirs and gifts and electronics.

  • Made it to the airport with time on your side? You may be able to use an airport lounge for a comfier wait. You'll find these types of lounges at Manchester Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • Parking at Manchester Airport covers everything from quick visits to longer trips. Here's what you'll find:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Manchester Airport

Car rental options near Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Manchester Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Manchester Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Turo, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Dollar diamond and Avis pick-up points in or near to Manchester Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Manchester Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Manchester Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Manchester Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Manchester Airport’s departure lounge.

Fairfield Inn Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is the highest-rated hotel near Manchester Airport, just 2.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Holiday Inn Express & Suites MANCHESTER-AIRPORT by IHG (2.4km from the airport), and Four Points by Sheraton Bedford Manchester Airport (2.5km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Manchester Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Manchester Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Manchester Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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