Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport operates through a transitioning three-terminal system with Terminal 1 mostly closed as of November 2025 (rebranding to Terminal 3 in early 2026), Terminal 2 undergoing major £1.3 billion expansion to handle 70-80% of passengers, and Terminal 3 receiving multi-million pound refurbishment incorporating Terminal 1 space. The Skylink elevated walkway connects T1 and T2 with 10-15 minute walk times using travelators (out of service since 2016), while T1 to T3 requires just 5 minutes on foot. The train station connects to all terminals via covered Skylink walkway requiring 10-15 minutes to check-in desks. Terminal 2 features Virgin Atlantic operations with access to 1903 premium lounge, plus Escape Lounge, aether private terminal, and Aspire Lounge (£25 adults/£18 children). Terminal 2 expansion completed in 2025 includes new security hall (opened May 2025), refurbished sections (July 2025), Pier 2 with additional gates (late 2025), two-storey link bridge, and 27 new shops/restaurants including champagne bar and food hall. Security offers Fast Track lanes in T1 and T2 (purchasable online), with passport control located after security clearance in all terminals. Duty-free shopping varies by terminal: T1/future T3 features Boss, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, Hamleys; T2 offers the best selection with Accessorize, JD Sports, Boots plus extensive duty-free; T3 has limited shops including Boots and WHSmith. Dining includes San Carlo, Archie's, Costa, and Pret in T2; Giraffe, Burger King, Starbucks in T1/T3; KFC, Pork & Pickle pub, Trattoria Milano in T3. Special facilities include PremiAir private terminal service and the Sunflower Room in T1 for assisted travel guests seeking quieter spaces.