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Manchester Airport Terminal 3

The airlines operating out of Terminal 3 include British Airways, American Airlines, Finnair and LOT Polish. The Terminal is also used for UK Domestic flights.

Check-in is on the first floor.

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 on the first floor. 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 - nearest facilities are in Terminal 1.

Tel: +44 (0)161 489 3464

Manchester Terminal 3 Facilities

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Terminal 3

The newest addition to Manchester Airport. Built to serve British Airways services and many UK domestic flights, a number of international airlines also use the terminal.

Terminal 3 is directly linked to Terminal 1 giving passengers a greater choice of catering and shopping outlets.

Business Centre

Located at Terminal 3 the Business Centre offers professional business support services including private workstations with telephone, fax, photocopying, word processing facilities, meeting room hire, message taking, internet access and video conferencing. Tel +44 (0)161 490 5580. See our section here for more information.

Terminal 3 - Departures

Bureaux de Change Travelex open daily from 05:00 - 20:00. Located next to Boots, opposite the ticket desks.
Car Hire Major companies normally open between 07:00 and 21:00.
Food and Drink Costa Coffee is available before Security Control.
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.
Places of Worship Open 24 hours a day they provide a place for quiet contemplation and prayer. The prayer room that serves Terminal 1 and 3 is located in the walkway between both terminals.
Postal Services Automatic postal services. The nearest Post Office is in Terminal 1 International Arrivals.
Shopping Boots and WH Smith are available before Security Control.

Terminal 3 - Arrivals

Bureaux de Change Travelex in the Baggage Reclaim Hall, open daily from 05:00 - 20:00. Currency Express located after security, open daily from 05:30 - 22:00.
Car Hire Major companies normally open between 07:00 and 21:00.
Entertainment There are amusements available in the arrivals concourse nect to the information desk.
Food and Drink Delice de France.
Left Luggage There is no provision for this facility in Terminal 3 but it is a short walk to Terminal 1 via the internal walkway. Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3463
Lost and Found There is no provision for this facility in Terminal 3 but it is a short walk to Terminal 1 via the internal walkway. Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3463
Shopping First Impression hairdressing and tanning, WH Smith and Zoom In.
Smoking Smoking areas are available outside all three terminal buildings and are clearly signposted.
Taxis Outside Arrivals.

Terminal 3 - Airside

Bureaux de Change Travelex open daily from 05:00 - 20:00, located next to the L’Occitane.
Food and Drink O8 Bar, Starbucks and Voyager Bar are available after Security Control.
Shopping Dixons, Rolling Luggage, Tie Rack, Vitorrio, WH Smith and tax free products from Alpha Airport Shopping.