Manchester Airport Security Information



Want to speed up the process? Opt for Manchester Airport security fast track!
Please also note that FastTrack is not available at the Ground Floor security area in Terminal 1. If you are a Jet2 passenger checking in at Ground Level and want to use the FastTrack service, please make your way upstairs to Main Check-In and follow signs for Departures where the FastTrack lane is located.
Manchester Airport Hand Luggage – What you can and can’t pack
Below we have answered some of the more common questions about hand luggage allowances, including what not to pack, to stop you getting caught out at security!



Manchester Airport Security – additional things to note:
Manchester Liquid Allowance:
- Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic.
- Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
Please note: Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. However, depending on the airline, it may be required to be placed within your hand luggage when boarding the plane.
Screening
All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened, including.
- Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs.
- Laptops and other large electrical items (e.g. a large hairdryer) have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately. (A laptop bag will be regarded as your one item that is allowed in the cabin)
Before Security
All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Hand baggage is now allowed BUT any liquids and gels must be packed into your hold luggage for check-in. Any other purchases must fit into your hand baggage.
After Security
All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Passengers can take all items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin, unless you are travelling to the USA. For more information, please visit www.tsa.gov.
Duty-free/departure lounge purchases
Manchester Airport Security – Prohibited Items
In addition to the restrictions on what is allowed in hand luggage, there are a number of items that must not be taken on board an aircraft, either as hand luggage or in the hold. Please do not pack the following anywhere in your carry on or check-in luggage:
Flammable liquids and solids | Oxidisers |
Organic peroxides | Gas cylinders |
Infectious substances | Wet car cell batteries |
Instruments containing magnets | Instruments containing mercury |
Magnetrons | Fireworks |
Non-safety matches, firelighters, lighter fuel | Paints, thinners |
Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller | Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda |
Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper | Radioactive materials |