Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is both the original and largest terminal at Manchester Airport. With an annual capacity of 11 million passengers it is used for a combination of charter and scheduled operator’s flights to international destinations. Recent redevelopments to the terminal at a cost in the region of £50 million have brought it up to date and resulted in a thoroughly pleasant environment for biding the time before jetting off.

Terminal 1 is joined to Terminal 2 by the Skylink system- an elevated, enclosed, automatic walk-way which takes the effort out of travelling between the two terminals.

Before Check In

Between the front doors of the terminal and the security check point there aren’t any retail outlets in Terminal 1 nor any dining establishments. There is however the delightful Runway Brasserie located in the Radisson Hotel, accessible by the Skylink between terminals 1 and 2.

Checking In

Prior to setting off to the airport it is imperative to check the specific details, requests and requirements relating to your flight as check-in procedures and baggage allowances tend to differ from airline to airline. The majority do however offer online check-in which is a great way to reduce the time spent waiting around when you arrive at the airport. Failing that, there are a number of green self-service check-in machines to be found in the airport. These machines allow you to confirm your booking and print your boarding card with speed and ease.

After Security

Having checked in and passed through security, Terminal 1 is thriving with shops, bars and restaurants. The following outlets can all be found between security and the departure gates of the terminal:

To find out more about particular retailer, bar or restaurant simply click on the name to visit a dedicated page.

Arrivals

Terminal 1 handles a high volume of arrivals, the Arrivals area is found on the lower level of the Terminal. To check live flight arrival times please click here.

For those entering the country or simply waiting to pick someone else up from Terminal 1 Arrivals, refreshments are available courtesy of Greggs, Joe’s Kitchen & Coffee House and Wrapid. In addition to this, last minute gifts and travel essentials are on offer from Alpha Airport Shopping, Boots and WHSmith, not mention entertainment from Voyager Games and dry cleaning services from Dry Cleaning Centre.

Additional Information

If you would like to learn more about additional services available at Manchester Airport, such as foreign currency exchange locations please visit our Services page. Equally, if you would like an insight into the security measures and systems in place at the airport, this information is summarised on our dedicated Security page. In-depth explanations of the customs rules and allowances are available on the EU Customs and Non EU Customs pages of the website.

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