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Manchester Airport is the busiest airport outside London, serving around 30 million passengers a year across three terminals. It is the main departure point for much of the north of England. No NHS discount is available directly through the airport, but confirmed savings are available through third-party providers that cover Manchester among their listed airports.
NHS discount on Manchester Airport parking
The most reliable options for NHS and Blue Light Card holders are Holiday Extras and APH, both of which cover Manchester. Holiday Extras can offer up to 30% off depending on how early the booking is made. APH gives 15% off its branded car parks.
Manchester Airport terminals: check before booking
Manchester has three terminals and confirming the correct one before booking parking is important, as some car parks are closer to certain terminals and meet and greet services will specify which terminal they operate from.
Terminal 1 is the largest terminal and is used by easyJet, TUI, Jet2 and several other carriers. Terminal 2 has been recently expanded and modernised and is used by British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Ryanair and others. Terminal 3 is the smallest terminal, used by a handful of airlines including some charter flights.
Manchester Airport parking options
Short stay parking sits on-site closest to the terminals and is the most expensive but most convenient option for quick trips or collections. Long stay parking is further from the terminals with a shuttle bus transfer — the bus runs frequently and is the most popular option for holidays. Meet and greet means a driver meets the car at the terminal drop-off zone and takes it away to be parked, removing the shuttle journey from the morning’s travel entirely. Off-airport car parks operated by independent providers near the airport can be very competitive, especially for longer stays booked several weeks in advance.
Getting the best deal on Manchester Airport parking
Manchester parking prices are dynamic and the same space can cost considerably more when booked close to the travel date than when booked a month ahead. School holiday periods are particularly expensive, so booking parking at the same time as flights are confirmed is advisable for those dates. On-the-day rates at Manchester are significantly higher than pre-booked prices.
Getting to Manchester Airport without driving
Manchester Airport has its own train station with direct services from Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds, Sheffield and Liverpool. For those based within Greater Manchester, the train can work out cheaper than parking for short trips. For longer holidays where parking over several days becomes more cost-effective, driving and pre-booking is usually the practical choice.
Guides to parking at other airports are available for Heathrow Airport, Stansted and Bristol Airport. The full list of NHS airport parking deals is in the Airport Parking category.
