Manchester, Greater Manchester, England

A single check-in hall organised in lettered zones; security sits in the middle of it, between zones D and E.

Departure security is Security West, between check-in zones D and E. Every lane uses next-generation scanners, and security staff are trained on hidden disabilities — the Sunflower lanyard is accepted in all lanes, not just the assisted one.

The railway station and tram stop sit between the two terminals, about a 10-minute walk away. Lifts, escalators and moving walkways link the station to the building along the covered Skylink walkway.

Terminal 3 is a 5-to-15-minute walk, with moving walkways along parts of the route. There are no direct transfer facilities between the terminals.

Assisted Travel reception is in the check-in area, and there is an Assisted Travel lounge in the departure lounge. Three Changing Places facilities: behind zone F at check-in, near the food-hall seating in the departure lounge, and at arrivals next to the Assisted Travel lane.

Check-in is through the Terminal 3 Departures entrance — which, in the airport's own words, “was previously known as Terminal 1 Departures A”.

The security hall is the former Terminal 1 hall, part of Terminal 3 since 5 March 2026. All lanes use next-generation scanners, and the Sunflower lanyard is accepted in every lane.

The closest terminal to the railway station and tram stop: about a 5-minute walk along the covered Skylink walkway, with lifts, escalators and moving walkways.

Terminal 2 is a 5-to-15-minute walk, with moving walkways along parts of the route. Ryanair does not provide transfer services: connecting means collecting your bags and checking in again.

Assisted Travel reception is in the check-in area, and there is an Assisted Travel lounge in the departure lounge. The Changing Places facility is airside, opposite gate 52 and next to the lounges.