Manchester Airport Aviation

Proud to connect the North.

As the largest airport outside of London, Manchester Airport serves over 30 million passengers a year through our three terminals. Our airport plays a unique role in driving economic prosperity in the North, supporting trade, jobs, and skills.

Manchester is the only airport outside of London with two full-length runways and is home to more than 50 airlines serving over 200 destinations across four continents.

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Why Manchester Airport?

Easy connections, expansive reach

Expand potential,
choice for growth

Global partners,
local presence

Rooted in heritage, driven by progress

Easy connections, expansive reach

Unlock the potential of Manchester Airport's exceptional connectivity. With seamless road, rail, and public transport, we’re linked to major cities and regions across the North. Our location and catchment area, with 23 million people within a 2-hour drive, offers a diverse range of passengers, from high-yield business travellers to consistent leisure customers. This unique blend of passenger profiles coupled with high levels of proven demand, maximises commercial opportunities for airlines. Whether you're looking to expand your reach or grow market share in the UK, we offer the potential for long-term success.

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Expand potential, choice for growth

Manchester Airport has two runways and three terminals, handling over 31 million passengers annually. We have designed for future growth, and our ongoing infrastructure investment ensures ample space and flexibility to meet increasing market demands. With spare capacity, our team are ready to support growth with current and new airline partners. This means our airlines can capitalise on our ability to expand and grow to work with a proven market.

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Global partners, local presence

Manchester Airport is a key global gateway, with an extensive long and short haul market offering direct connections to major international destinations. The region is home to multinational corporations such as Amazon, AstraZeneca, and IBM, which continue to strengthen the local economy as a result of the ever-growing level of connectivity. Our strategic location, coupled with the North West's impressive infrastructure, provides airlines with access to lucrative markets both in the UK and internationally, ensuring sustained passenger volumes and growth potential.

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Rooted in heritage, driven by progress

Manchester blends professionalism with a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere. Known for its vibrant energy and rich history, it’s a thriving hub for business, media, education, and the arts. Once the heart of the Industrial Revolution, it remains central to the ‘Northern Powerhouse,’ with a strong community and dynamic economy, making it an ideal location for both business and leisure. Beyond the city, Manchester is a key connecting point for the UK and we are proud to enable those connections for our 31 million passengers.

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Working in partnership, our team is focused on driving profitability and excellent service for all our operators. We help airlines develop business cases with strong fundamentals and lower-risk profiles. With dedicated corporate and travel trade teams, we also support airlines in establishing direct relationships with trade and multinational corporations in our catchment area.