The top Manchester Airport parking tips and hacks all holidaymakers need to know

Going abroad on a well-deserved holiday is always exciting, whether it’s a family trip, a city break with friends or a solo adventure. Before you even go away there’s a lot of planning to be done, including on how you’re going to get to and from the airport.

Every day thousands of passengers arrive and depart from Manchester Airport. Although you can travel by bus, train, tram or taxi, many travellers choose to make their own way by car.

The airport has lots of options when it comes to car parks, with some located close to terminals and others further away. There are also drop-off and meet and greet services, and third-party parking services local to the airport.

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The choice means there’s something for every budget and circumstances. But it’s also important to plan ahead as if you turn up on the day there may not be capacity for your car.

Luckily Manchester Airport has issued some useful tips to ensure parking at the airport goes smoothly. Read on to find out more.

Terminals 1 and 3 at Manchester are only a short distance from one another, but Terminal 2 is further away – up to a 20-minute walk from Terminal 3 – and it may be too far to carry heavy suitcases. Don’t inconvenience yourself by parking at a different terminal to the one you’re flying from.

Advanced bookings help the airport manage parking capacity, so this is strongly encouraged - and you could secure a sizeable discount if you book in advance of your journey. This advice even applies if you get to the day of your flight and