Parking facilities are reasonably good on site, with both long and short stay car parks at all 3 terminals, as well as private parking available nearby. Manchester airport has its own main line station and there are regular services from the city centre. A planned extension of the Manchester Metro light train will offer access on local services within the next few years. There are regular buses from Piccadilly station in Manchester city centre, which are offered under the Skyline banner. You can also get an airport taxi, which can be pre-booked in advance of travel, although the rate will vary depending on where you travel from. To assist you when you plan your journey to Manchester Airport we have produced a table to show the distance from a number of cities and towns to the airport. | Stockport | 8 Miles | | Manchester City | 10 Miles | | Macclesfield | 13 Miles | | Chester | 33 Miles | | Merseyside | 35 Miles | | Preston | 45 Miles | | Blackpool | 60 Miles | | Leicester | 101 Miles | | Carlisle | 129 Miles |
For convenience at Manchester Airport, there are a number of hotels where you can spend the night prior to your departure. These include several properties actually on the airport itself including the Radisson SAS, which is directly connected to the Departure hall of Terminal 2. |