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    William G.

    This was the airport in which I touched down when I was en route to Rome on a weekend getaway with my girlfriend. It had been a long journey getting here, and I was ready to get some good food and coffee. But first, I had to go through the formalities at immigration and security. I was pleasantly surprised to find that immigration was no issue. In fact, there were two lines... one line for a few nationalities (US included in this category), and another line for all other passport holders. I went to the line for US, British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and Japanese citizens. I came upon a automated kiosk, where I scanned my passport, and I posed for a face shot. After that, it was a quick 30-second wait, and I was through. I exited through the international arrivals section in Terminal 1, and had to make my way to Terminal 3. This took some navigating, but some police officers gave me directions where I could get to my terminal, and find food and showers along the way. This airport has a Radisson hotel on the premises, easily accessed through the long pathway on level two that connects all terminals. This hotel has showers available and good food. For further details, check out my review for the hotel in the near future. So after getting a shower, food, and coffee, I made my way to Terminal 3. I had purchased access to a lounge ahead of time, so I was able to await my next flight there. I did stop by the stores in Terminal 3 for bottled water, as well as power plug converters, as the UK and Italy have different outlets. I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. The workers at the airport were very friendly, and I had a nice conversation for some of them. Once the time came to board my flight, I made my way to the gate and boarded the airplane. All in all, I had a decent experience at Manchester Airport on my 7-hour layover. While my overall itinerary was along one, this airport provided me everything I needed to freshen up and arrive to Rome with renewed energy. I very much appreciate this airport and its friendly staff. Cheers!

    Charles H.

    Not a big fan of the airport. Waiting area is dirty and does not seem to be any upkeep. The transfer route is one of the worst I ever come across. They make you go through security check out, walk all the way to duty free shops and then make a u turn to go back from where you come from to our boarding gate all these because the airport wants you to shop at duty free to shops.

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    Mark K.

    While it is decent in terms of user friendliness, this airport is laid out a little differently than any I have ever used. The third busiest airport in the UK, it serviced about 23 million passengers in 2014. There are flights to about 225 destinations and it is used by about 60 airlines give or take. It is an extremely convenient alternative to the London airports when your ultimate destination is the north of the UK. There are, of course, flights to multiple destinations in Europe and the Middle East. There are flights to a handful of North American destinations while Asian routes include Hong Kong, Islamabad and Singapore. Shortly, Beijing will also join the list. There are three terminals. There does not seem to be a rationale to which airlines are located in which Terminal. T1 is the largest while T3 is the newest. I have only used these two and never been in T2. T1 underwent an overhaul in 2009. It actually has a newer look than T3, which was opened in 1989, apparently primarily for British Airways though the latter only offers frequent shuttles to Heathrow for connections nowadays (BA does have a couple of regional flights operated by a partner). Getting between terminals is actually easier and quicker than in most larger airports. The signage is good, which is necessary because the layout is a little funky. T1 is my preferred terminal between it and T3, as the modern look post-security is striking and quite nice. The check-in areas for both T1 and T3 are generally efficient and both are reasonably spacious for the number of passengers. The security in both is generally well managed and the baggage claim also is relatively timely in its operation from what I have seen. The security is particularly large and reasonably efficient in T1. It has been well staffed each time I have used it. T3 has a bit of a cramped feeling outside of baggage claim. I have only used passport control in T3 and it has been quite easy and efficient each of the two times I have had occasion to pass through. The approach to the airport by car is not as facile as it should be. Dropoff at T1, in particular, is not that easy to figure out as it is a rather isolated area that is actually in the garage. It is not obvious when trying to find it from the outside on foot. The T3 pickup and dropoff area is easier to find but more difficult to navigate as it is very small for the number of vehicles that are using it. Getting taxis is not a problem and there are a handful of hotel shuttles that offer transportation to and from their properties. The amenities in this airport are quite adequate. Pre-security, there is a pretty decent area for coffee and small bites outside baggage claim in T3. I particularly like Joe's Kitchen and Coffee House. The restaurants and shops inside security at T3 are also relatively impressive. There is a Starbucks and a couple of restaurants available. I recommend Balzar Mediterranean Restaurant if you want a full dinner before you fly. The Soho Coffee that was there unfortunately appears to have closed. The aesthetic appeal of the facility with the shops and restaurants is one of the better I have seen in an airport facility. I have not used any of the airline lounges in the facility. In general, I find MAN to be a good option when I have had business in "the North". The number of options for flights to and from the airport is quite extensive. The facilities are actually pretty nice, particularly in T1, and the amenities are plentiful. The waiting areas are reasonably comfortable and the services are efficient. It provides a good choice for getting to and from the area.

    Worst airports in the world in terms of security screening wait times and gate notification. Look at the board - "Wait in lounge"

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    Manchester Airport Terminal 2

    Manchester Airport Terminal 2

    2.5(17 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Manchester Airport Terminal 2 has been subject to a lot of attention lately, it's currently…read moreundergoing a £1.3bn investment programme which is much needed. The Terminal re-opened in 2021 and in terms of overall looks, the main atrium is stunning and puts the other Terminals at the Airport to shame. Terminal 2 features a selection of places to eat and drink after security, including Archie's, Barburrito, Pot Kettle Black, Pret, San Carlo and Wagamama. There is also a Starbucks before security, but you won't be able to take your coffee with you from here. There is also a small selection of shops including Airport regulars WHSmith and Boots, which is also joined by JD Sports, and Marks and Spencer, although the latter is in the Arrivals area, again before security. While the Airport certainly looks better and in terms of appearance, it felt spacious and comfortable with a wide seating area, it still is Manchester Airport at the end of the day, which always seems to have constant problems from the sky-high drop-off charge for picking up a friend or ordering a taxi, to the staffing issues. The cost to drop someone off at the Airport is £5 for 5 minutes, or £6 for 10 minutes, with the pick-up charge being a set £6, this is similar to a couple of other Airports in the UK, which just seems like another money-making scheme. I first used Terminal 2 after my flight to Prague in July 2022, and the long walk to passport control was exhausting, it makes me wonder if they rushed opening the Terminal solely to meet the demands of flights having replaced the old Terminal 2, as the new security area is still in the process of opening. It's also a bit out of the sticks to get to Terminal 2 from the Manchester Airport Station (for train and tram), it's a walk across a long footbridge, when Terminals 1 and 3 are again much closer, so you will have to allow more time for T2, as I found out the hard way when arriving into T1 from the Doubletree by Hilton, which I stayed before one of my recent trips to Terminal 2. Despite, a good number of food options there isn't much for gluten-free brands I'd personally want to go to, having had issues with San Carlo and Wagamama before who'd be the obvious choices. 3* - The Airport looks great and for a second you'll think you're in an Airport which is run with a shred of competence but I just think it's overhyped and they've spent too much time promoting a fancy modern design rather than working on practicality and the quality of the businesses located inside, but still it's a big improvement on the old T2 already and with some changes, it is hopefully going to get better.

    Flew into Manchester after a number of years. Huge improvement from 2007. Can't complain!read more

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    Manchester Airport Terminal 2 - Virgin counter open till 8pm

    Virgin counter open till 8pm

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    Seating from Brodericks

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    Manchester Airport Terminal 3 - Clean restrooms

    Manchester Airport Terminal 3

    2.0(37 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Manchester Airport Terminal 3 is a disgrace. It is the smallest of the three terminals at…read moreManchester Airport, and yet it seems like the one that has received the least funding and investment over the years, even for an airport, it is so dull and has no atmosphere. Despite only being served by a small number of airlines, including British Airways and RyanAir, the queues here always seem to be increasingly long, with wait times of over an hour to drop off and reclaim my baggage before and after my most recent flight, a RyanAir flight to/from Milan Bergamo. I was unable to find any gluten-free food and drink options here other than crisps and a bland soup. Even beverage options were limited for those that didn't want water or soda. Boots, Caffe Nero, Costa, KFC and WHSmith all have stores here, there is a BIZA duty-free, which is pretty much the traditional duty-free at an airport, nothing better, nothing worse. I also found a lack of announcements ahead of my outbound flight to Milan, the flight was delayed and the board simply didn't update, and then it caused a mad rush to the gate when it was announced. A badly understaffed airport, with awful planning, awful service and only a small number of facilities after going through security, not forgetting the high drop-off charges, this Terminal needs to be knocked down with resources split between Terminals 1 and 2, as this terminal does not do any justice to one of the world's greatest cities - Manchester, nor does it do any justice to Manchester Airport. It's a sad sad mess. 1*

    Stay away if you can. Under-manned and as confusing as hell. Will not come via Manchester again if…read moreI can avoid it

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    Manchester Airport Terminal 3 - Made it to Manchester!! PHEW!

    Made it to Manchester!! PHEW!

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