Manchester Airport's two terminals cover paid lounges, free multi-faith prayer rooms, Changing Places toilets, left luggage and a large new food hall. Special assistance is free if you book at least 48 hours ahead, and Security FastTrack starts from £5.49 per person. Checked August 2026.
Airport lounges
Paid lounges operate in both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, including Escape Lounge, Aspire-style lounges and airline-run lounges. Access typically starts from about £22 per person if you book in advance, rising to around £28 or more if you pay on the day, and most lounges allow up to 3 hours from your booked entry time. Book ahead through the lounge operator's own site or a comparison site, since prices rise closer to travel.
WiFi, charging and workspaces
Free WiFi is available across both terminals. How long you get free access for is reported inconsistently between sources, so treat any stated time limit as indicative and check the terminal's own splash page when you connect. If you need reliable power or a desk for longer, a paid lounge is the more dependable option.
Food, drink and shopping
Both terminals have a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafes airside, along with World Duty Free, ATMs and a bureau de change. Terminal 2's Great Northern Market Hall opened in early 2026 as a street-food hall with around 470 seats and six kitchens, one of the first of its kind at a UK airport. Terminal 3 is being refreshed with new outlets as part of its ongoing upgrade, including a large sports bar and an Italian restaurant.
Left luggage and lockers
A left-luggage and baggage storage facility operates near The Station, run by Excess Baggage. Indicative pricing is around £5 per bag per day, with opening hours roughly 08:00 to 20:00. Confirm the current price and hours on the day, since this is not published on the airport's own site.
Special assistance and accessibility
Special assistance for reduced-mobility passengers is free. Book it through your airline at least 48 hours before you travel, and a trained team is available 24 hours a day to help you from arrival through to boarding. Changing Places facilities are provided in both terminals: Terminal 2 has one in the main departure lounge near the food-hall seating and another next to the Special Assistance lane at Immigration in arrivals, while Terminal 3 has one airside opposite Gate 52. The airport does not supply slings, so bring your own. Sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities are available free from the Special Assistance desks, and assistance dogs are accepted, with carriage arranged through your airline.
Travelling with children and families
Baby-changing facilities and child-friendly dining are available airside in both terminals. Families who need Changing Places or extra help moving through the airport can use the same Special Assistance service described above; book it in advance through your airline.
Prayer and multi-faith rooms, quiet spaces
Four multi-faith prayer rooms are open to everyone, 24 hours a day, across the two terminals, both landside in the check-in halls and airside. Qibla direction is marked, and the Chaplaincy provides sacred texts and prayer mats.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside either terminal building. Designated outdoor smoking shelters sit at the terminal entrances, and there are signposted outdoor smoking areas airside within the departure lounges, including one in Terminal 2 near Gate 300.
Security fast-track and how early to arrive
Security FastTrack costs from £5.49 per person booked online in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, with dynamic pricing that rises at peak times. A free-to-around-£4.99 TimeSlot booking system lets you reserve a security entry time at little or no cost, and Passport Control FastTrack is available on arrival from around £15. Manchester enforces a 3-hour rule: you will not be let through security more than 3 hours before your scheduled departure. Aim to arrive around 2 to 3 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours or more before long-haul, adding at least 30 minutes at peak times and during school holidays. If you're arriving at The Station by train, tram or coach, budget an extra 10 to 15 minutes to walk to your terminal along the Skylink; see the public transport page for more on the walk.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Manchester Airport have now? Two. Terminal 2 is the main terminal, and Terminal 3 handles Ryanair and some domestic services. Terminal 1 closed permanently in 2025.
How much is FastTrack security at Manchester Airport? From £5.49 per person if you book online, though the price rises at peak times. A free-to-low-cost TimeSlot booking lets you reserve an entry time instead.
How much does a lounge cost at Manchester Airport? From about £22 per person booked in advance, or around £28 or more on the day, typically for up to 3 hours from your booked entry time.
Where do I go for special assistance, and how do I book it? Book free assistance through your airline at least 48 hours before you travel. A trained team helps you 24 hours a day, from the terminal to the gate.
Is there a prayer or multi-faith room at Manchester Airport? Yes. Four multi-faith prayer rooms are open 24 hours a day across the two terminals, with Qibla direction marked and prayer mats provided.
Are there Changing Places toilets at Manchester Airport? Yes, in both terminals. Bring your own sling, since none are provided on site.
Can I smoke or vape at Manchester Airport? Not inside the terminal buildings. There are outdoor smoking shelters at the entrances and signposted outdoor smoking areas airside in the departure lounges.
Is there left luggage at Manchester Airport? Yes, a baggage storage facility near The Station, run by Excess Baggage, at an indicative price of around £5 per bag per day. Confirm the current price and hours before you travel.
How we verified this
These facilities details were checked in August 2026 against Manchester Airport's own website and named third-party sources for pricing the airport does not publish itself, such as lounge access and left-luggage rates. Where a figure could not be confirmed from the airport's own site, it is shown as indicative, and you should confirm it on the day or on the operator's own page before you rely on it.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Manchester Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Manchester Airport website before you travel.