Taxis and Transfer Services

Taxis at the Airport

Taxi ranks are situated at the following places:

Terminal 1 - outside International Arrivals
Terminal 2 - adjacent to Arrivals
Terminal 3 - outside Arrivals

All taxis on the ranks at Manchester Airport are licensed by Manchester City Council. In addition, drivers approved by the Airport hold a supplementary licence issued by Manchester Airport PLC.

Within the City of Manchester licensed area, the fare applicable is that shown on the meter. All drivers holding a Manchester Airport licence have agreed a maximum tariff which is shown in leaflets available from the drivers and on the tariff boards displayed at each taxi rank.

The journey to central Manchester takes about 20 minutes and costs approximately £18.