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Manchester Airport Terminal 2

The airlines operating out of Terminal 2 include Air France, Continental, Delta, US Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Check-in is on the upper level.

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 6031

Manchester Terminal 2 Facilities

Terminal 2 - Departures

Bureaux de Change One in the departures concourse before security. The Travelex Bureau de Change is located next to Millies Cookies to the right of security control.
Cash Dispensers Link, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland near Bureau de Change provide facilities for most cards.
Entertainment Video games are available before Security Control.
Food and Drink Meals, snacks and drinks available. Turn left in concourse for main catering area and bar.
Internet Passengers can gain wireless access to the internet via their laptop or PDA from cafés and seating areas across all three terminals. It also provides free access to the Manchester Airport website.
Luggage Trolleys Plentiful and free. Not immediately obvious, they are available just inside the terminal entry doors in the 'atrium'. Trolleys can sometimes be found in the Short Term car park but it tends to be pot luck.
Pay Phones In various areas.
Places of Worship Open 24 hours a day they provide a place for quiet contemplation and prayer. The Prayer Room in Terminal 2 is located on the departures concourse before security.
Postal Services Mail box only. The nearest Post Office is in Terminal 1 International Arrivals.
Toilets With disabled facilities and a baby care room, entrance beside Bureau de Change.

Terminal 2 - Arrivals

Bureau de Change Travelex Bureau de Change in central area near the left luggage area.
Car Hire All major companies located on ground floor of car park.
Cash Dispensers Abbey Link and Lloyds near the Bureau de Change accept most cards.
Food and Drink A choice of self service restaurant and nearby bar.
Hotel Reservations Tourist Information Centre.
Information Desk In main hall, friendly staff. Also blue information telephones opposite the desk. There is a separate tourist information desk, but no hotels booking desk. Nearest is in Terminal 1.
Left Luggage Baggage may be deposited at the discretion of the attendant. +44 (0)161 489 6031
Lost and Found A small charge is made for this service. +44 (0)161 489 6031
Luggage Trolleys In Baggage Reclaim.
Pay Phones In Baggage Reclaim and main Arrivals hall. Phones for hard of hearing in both locations.
Postal Services Mail box opposite Information desk.
Shopping There is a newsagent / bookstore.
Smoking Smoking areas are available outside all three terminal buildings and are clearly signposted.
Taxi Taxi rank on terminal forecourt.
Toilets Facilities in Baggage Reclaim and Arrivals Hall with disabled and baby care provision. Access to baby care for both parents.
Train Rail station access is via the Skylink bridge which also connects with Terminal 1. The exit to the bridge is near the catering area. Moving walkways ease the strain but it is still a long hike.

Terminal 2 - Airside

Bureaux de Change Currency Exchange Bureau de Change is available just after security.
Food and Drink The main catering outlets are on the left after entering lounge.
Information Desk No desk but blue phones provide a link to the information desk in Arrivals.
Pay Phones Various areas, phones for hearing aids in middle of lounge.
Postal Services Post box after Security Control.
Shopping A limited selection of outlets.
Toilets At both ends of lounge, each with disabled and baby change facilities.