Holidays from Manchester

Holidays from Manchester

Manchester Airport might just be the best airport in the world. Not that we're biased, being from Manchester ourselves, but, hear us out... You can literally fly to hundreds of amaaaazing beach holiday destinations all over the world, and it's the main airport hub for the whole of the northwest.

It flies over 32 million passengers a year to more than 200 destinations. We're talking direct flights to all your favs, Spain, Greece, Turkey, the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Malta, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Dubai, Mexico, Thailand, the Caribbean, and the Maldives. With Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and dozens more airlines all under one roof, there's nowhere in the UK & Ireland outside London with more routes, more airlines, or better holiday companies ;).

Why Choose Manchester Airport?

Manchester Airport is a proper good choice for your next escape. It’s one of the UK’s busiest airports, which means it’s got a whopper of a flight schedule, offering direct routes to loads of top-tier destinations. From the sun-drenched shores of Spain and Greece to the exotic vibes of Dubai or the excitement of New York, the world is your oyster. Plus, it’s super easy to get to, with great transport links whether you’re driving, hopping on a train, or grabbing a taxi. So, you can get your holibobs started pronto, without any hassle.

Direct flights from Manchester Airport

Manchester has the widest route network of any airport outside London. Here's what's flying direct.

Jet2 have their engineering base at Manchester and run one of their biggest programmes here. Summer destinations include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Madeira, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Zante, Kos, Paphos, Larnaca, Dubrovnik, Malta, Marrakech, and city breaks to Barcelona, Porto, Nice, Paris, Prague, and more.
easyJet run a large operation from Manchester with routes to Alicante, Faro, Majorca, Malaga, Tenerife, Antalya, Dalaman, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Enfidha, Amsterdam, Geneva, Paris, Prague, and a wide domestic network.
TUI operate extensive seasonal charters including beach routes across Spain, Greece, Turkey, the Canaries, the Balearics, Cyprus, Cape Verde, and long-haul to Cancun, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Barbados, Orlando, Phuket, and the Maldives.
Ryanair have a base in Terminal 3 with routes to Alicante, Faro, Majorca, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Malta, Krakow, and a wide domestic and European city network.

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Long-haul from Manchester

This is where Manchester stands apart from every other regional airport in the UK & Ireland. You don't need to go to London for long-haul. Emirates fly daily to Dubai (connecting to their worldwide network), Etihad fly to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways fly to Doha, and Turkish Airlines fly to Istanbul, all with one-stop connections to almost anywhere. Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Orlando, and TUI run seasonal directs to Cancun, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Barbados, Phuket, and the Maldives. Singapore Airlines operate a seasonal Manchester route, and new direct flights to Mumbai and Delhi have opened up India from the North for the first time. If you live anywhere in the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, or North Wales, Manchester is your gateway to the world without the trek to Heathrow.

Getting to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is about 9 miles south of the city centre, just off junction 5 of the M56. The airport has its own railway station directly connected to the terminal buildings, with services from Manchester Piccadilly (around 20 minutes), Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and London Euston. It's one of the best-connected airports in the country by rail. If you're driving, pre-bookable parking ranges from long-stay to meet-and-greet, and there are airport hotels on site if you've got an early departure.

Top-Notch Airport Facilities

Manchester Airport has just completed a major transformation of Terminal 2, a 1.3-billion-pound programme that has more than doubled the terminal's size. Most airlines now operate from Terminal 2, while Ryanair flies from Terminal 3 (which is itself getting a multi-million-pound expansion into the former Terminal 1 space). Here's what you'll find once you're through security.

Shopping: Two World Duty Free stores in Terminal 2, plus the new Boutique Mall with Chanel, Le Labo, and Jo Malone. WHSmith, Accessorize, and JD Sports are all airside too, so last-minute holiday bits are covered.
Food and drink: The Great Northern Market is the headline, a street-food hall with rotating pop-up kitchens that's a proper step up from the usual airport fare. Beyond that, you've got sit-down restaurants, Greggs, Costa, Wetherspoon's, and a good spread of grab-and-go options across both terminals.
Lounges: The 1903 Lounge and Escape Lounges operate across the terminals with complimentary food, drinks, and a quieter pre-flight experience. You can pre-book lounge access through us, along with fast track security if you want to skip the main queue.
Currency exchange: Desks available in departures and arrivals if you haven't sorted your euros or dollars before you arrive.
Charging and connectivity: Plenty of charging points throughout both terminals, so you can top up your phone before boarding without fighting over a plug socket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Holidays from other popular airports and UK/Ireland cities

We fly from airports right across the UK & Ireland with airlines including easyJet, TUI, Ryanair, Jet2, and more. Here are some of the most popular departure airports:

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Whether you're looking for a last minute beach break or planning ahead for the summer hols, like a big friendly towel when you're changing at the beach, we've got you covered.

Manchester now operates from two terminals. Terminal 2 is the main terminal, freshly rebuilt as part of a major transformation programme, and is where most airlines operate from (Jet2, easyJet, TUI, Emirates, BA, Virgin Atlantic, and more). Terminal 3 is home to Ryanair and is currently being expanded. Terminal 1 has closed, with its entrance and security areas absorbed into the new Terminal 3. Check your airline's terminal before you travel.

Yes, and this is one of Manchester's biggest advantages. Emirates fly daily to Dubai, Etihad fly to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways fly to Doha, Turkish Airlines fly to Istanbul, and Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Orlando. TUI run seasonal directs to Cancun, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Barbados, Phuket, and the Maldives. New direct routes to Mumbai and Delhi launched recently too. You don't need to go to London for long-haul if you're in the North.

Absolutely. Cheap Holidays are very much our thing and Manchester is very much our place so the two together are an iconic duo (like chips and cheese).

Manchester is one of the cheapest airports in the country because of the sheer number of airlines operating here. Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, and TUI all compete on the most popular beach routes, which keeps fares sharp. Spain, the Canary Islands, and Turkey consistently offer the best value from Manchester, especially in shoulder season.

For the best deals, check our cheap holidays page and filter by Manchester departure to see what's available right now.

Yes, and the range is enormous. Turkey (via Antalya and Dalaman) is the top choice for all-inclusive value, with Jet2, easyJet, and TUI all flying direct. The Canary Islands, Balearics, Greece, Egypt, Tunisia, and Cape Verde all have strong all-inclusive options too. For long-haul all-inclusive, TUI run direct flights to Cancun and the Caribbean where the resort packages are brilliant.

Manchester Airport has its own railway station directly connected to the terminals. Regular services run from Manchester Piccadilly (about 20 minutes), and you can also get direct trains from Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and London Euston (via Avanti West Coast). It's one of the best rail-connected airports in the country.

It's excellent for anyone in the North West, North Wales, Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and even parts of Scotland. The rail connections are strong, the M56 and M60 put it within easy reach by car, and the route network is so much bigger than smaller regional airports that the extra drive or train journey often pays for itself in cheaper flights and more destination choice.