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Turn up and Park at Manchester Airport


Everything you need to know if you haven't pre-booked your parking at Manchester Airport.

Parking on the day

Manchester airport offers Turn up and Park options at the following car parks:

  • Short Stay T1
  • Multi Storey West Car Park T2 & T3

To pay for parking at Manchester Airport you can use any of the automatic ticket machines in and around the terminal buildings. Or alternatively, as you exit insert your token (taken when you enter the car park) into the barrier followed by a credit/debit card.

While it is possible to turn up and park at Manchester Airport we strongly recommend booking in advance. With limited availability, spaces can't be guaranteed, so save yourself the stress and pre-book so you know there's a space secured for you when you arrive. Also, when you pre-book with Holiday Extras you can save up to a whopping 70% off gate rate prices!

Turn up and Park - Multi-Storey Car Park Prices

Manchester Airport Parking - Multi-Storey Charges
Duration Drive Up only price*
Up to 30 minutes £6.00
Up to 1 hour £12.00
Up to 2 hours £20.50
Up to 4 hours £30.00
Up to 24 hours and for each 24 hours thereafter (or part thereof) £58.00

Turn up and Park - Short Stay T1 Prices

Short Stay Manchester Airport Parking Prices
Duration Price*
Up to 30 minutes £6.00
Up to 1 hour £12.00
Up to 2 hours £20.00
Up to 4 hours £30.00
Up to 24 hours and for each 24 hours thereafter (or part thereof) £58.00

*Prices are correct at the time of writing.

Drop-off and Pick-up Parking at Manchester

If you're planning to use the turn up and park facilities for pick up or drop off, you don't need to pre-book. Take a look at our dedicated pages for more information about the Drop Off areas and Pick Up parking charges.