We found a Manchester Airport 'loophole' to beat queues and reduce the stress of flying amid 'chaos'

As the summer holiday season ramps up so too does the pressure of flying from any UK airport.

With long queues and passenger chaos already having been reported at Manchester Airport over the bank holiday weekend, travellers may well be dreading their next visit to the airport, but there are some things that can be done to make the experience less stressful.

While even the best-laid plans can sometimes go awry, knowing how to navigate check-in desks, airport parking, waiting times and even baggage limits, will help to ensure that your holiday can start in the way you would like it to go on.

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Getting to the airport is just the first step to jetting away on your holidays, and whether you drive, take a taxi or choose public transport, there are plenty of options available to passengers flying from Manchester Airport.

To avoid last-minute stress on the day, make your plans well in advance of your departure date and confirm which terminal you are flying from.

If you are driving to the airport, pre-booking your parking will make your departure day so much easier.

Manchester Airport has a variety of parking options and provides the official Manchester Airport parking site that has spaces available either a short walk away from the concourse, or a five or ten-minute coach transfer.

Other parking facilities include Skypark, Purple Parking and Hawkins Parking.

On average prices start from around £45 to leave your car at the airport for a week. Prices will vary depending on who you choose to book through and when you are flying.

Trains run from Manchester Picadilly to the airport every ten minutes, seven days a week. The