Manchester Airport Terminal 1

The airlines operating out of Terminal 1 include Air Canada, bmi british midland international flights, Iberia, Lufthansa, Olympic and SAS. If you are not sure which terminal you need click here.

Manchester Airport Terminal 1

There are separate check-in areas for international and charter flights.

The charter check-in for Airtours passengers is on the lower level and the two zones are linked by lifts and escalators.

• 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

Self service check-in is available at Manchester Airport, it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. The self service kiosks are distinctive and allow you to print your own boarding card whilst avoiding the queues. Simply follow the on screen instructions to print off your boarding card and drop off your luggage at the bag drop desks. The locations of the bag drop desks are marked on screens next to the kiosk.

Arrivals is located on the lower level. You can check arrival times online here.

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.

Baggage storage is available in the Arrivals area. 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.

Tel: +44 (0)161 489 3463