Manchester airport taxi and Manchester airport transfers
Fixed fares to the North’s biggest airport
Manchester Airport (MAN) is at Ringway, nine miles south of the city centre near junction 5 of the M56. It is the busiest UK airport outside London, with long-haul routes on Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Atlantic, and holiday flights on Jet2, TUI and easyJet. Booking a Manchester airport taxi ahead means a confirmed driver and a fixed fare, even when the M56 is busy on a Friday evening.
Terminals 1, 2 and 3
Check which terminal you need before you travel. Terminal 2 now handles most long-haul and many holiday carriers after its expansion, Terminal 3 is used mainly by Ryanair and some domestic routes, and Terminal 1 serves the remaining airlines while redevelopment continues. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the right terminal holding a name board, and pre-booked cars use the nearby short-stay car parks.
Manchester Airport routes
- **Manchester city centre:** Piccadilly, Deansgate, Spinningfields and the Northern Quarter in about 25 minutes
- **Salford Quays and MediaCityUK** in around 25 minutes via the M60
- **Stockport, Wilmslow, Altrincham and Sale** in South Manchester and Cheshire, all within 20 minutes
- **Bolton, Bury, Wigan and Rochdale** in Greater Manchester
- **Macclesfield, Knutsford and Alderley Edge** in Cheshire
- **[Chester](/chester-airport-transfers/)** along the M56, about 45 minutes
- **Warrington and Preston** via the M6
- **Huddersfield, Halifax and Sheffield** across the Pennines
- **The Lake District, Kendal and Windermere** for holiday cottages
Football, concerts and events
Fans flying in for matches at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium, concerts at Co-op Live and the AO Arena, or conferences at Manchester Central often book us for airport pickups. Groups can travel together in an MPV or minibus and be dropped close to the venue.
Manchester to other airports
We run Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon, Manchester to Leeds Bradford and Manchester to Birmingham Airport transfers, plus long-distance Manchester to Heathrow journeys in about three and a half hours for passengers on separate tickets.
Choose your vehicle
A saloon takes three people and their bags, an estate gives extra room, an MPV carries six and an 8-seater minibus suits families, stag weekends and golf trips. Executive cars are popular with business passengers travelling to Spinningfields, Manchester Science Park or Airport City.
Manchester airport taxi prices
Fares depend on the distance, the car and the time of day. A trip from Wythenshawe or Hale is short; a run from the Lake District or Yorkshire takes longer and costs more. Your fare is fixed when you book, so congestion on the M60 ring road does not change the price.
Before you travel
- Allow extra time at Terminal 2 security in peak summer weeks
- The drop-off zones at Manchester charge per visit, which is shown in your quote
- Add your flight number so delays are tracked
- Child seats and boosters are free on request
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal does my airline use at Manchester?
Check your airline booking. Long-haul carriers mostly use Terminal 2, while Ryanair uses Terminal 3.
How long is a taxi from Manchester city centre to the airport?
About 25 minutes outside rush hour.
Do you cover Manchester to the Lake District?
Yes, transfers to Kendal and Windermere take around 90 minutes.
Can I book a taxi from Manchester Airport to Old Trafford?
Yes, the journey takes about 20 minutes.
Our team can answer questions about your Manchester airport taxi on +442033760376, or you can book online above.
