Terminal One

Terminal One is the largest and the original terminal at Manchester airport and the majority of flights still fly from this terminal.

Checking in – Most airlines have their own procedures for early check in so its best to check with the specific airline if you can check-in before arriving at the airport i.e online.  Terminal One has separate check-in desks for charter flights and international flights.

International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure

European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure

Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure

Express Check In/Self Service is available at Manchester Airport and can save you a lot of time.  They are very user friendly and easy to use.  Simply following the on screen instructions print of your boarding pass and drop your bags off at the bag drop off point.  These areas are clearly marked so cannot be missed.

Arrivals is based on the lower level. To check arrival times online click here.

Baggage storage is available at Arrivals. The cost is £5 per item per day. They also charge £5 for the retrieval of lost items and £3 for the retrieval of confiscated items

International connections do not need to go through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.

Domestic to International connections can use the special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.