Manchester Airport drop-off charges 2026

Last checked 14 November 2026 by Alpine Chauffeurs, Nottingham

Quick answer

Dropping off outside Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 costs £5.50 for up to 5 minutes or £6.50 for up to 10 minutes, rising to £25 for up to 30 minutes. You pay online by midnight the day after. The free option is JetParks 1 (M90 5AZ), with a free 24/7 shuttle bus to the terminals.

Terminal drop-off charges

What	Detail
Up to 5 minutes	£5.50
Up to 10 minutes	£6.50
Up to 30 minutes	£25
Maximum stay	30 minutes
Terminal 2 Express Pick Up	£6.60 for up to 15 minutes, with a £60 charge if you overstay
Pay by	Midnight the day after, online, after you've left
If you don't pay	£100 Parking Charge Notice, £60 if paid within 14 days

Checked against manchesterairport.co.uk on 14 November 2026.

Manchester now runs from Terminals 2 and 3, after Terminal 1 closed in March 2026 as part of the airport's redevelopment.

Don't pick up in the drop-off zone

Picking passengers up in a drop-off zone brings a £100 charge. Use the pick-up areas or short-stay parking instead.

Free drop-off at JetParks 1

Drop-off in JetParks 1 is free, and a 24/7 shuttle bus reaches the terminals in about 6 minutes. The shuttle only runs from the car park to the terminals, so it isn't an option for pick-ups.

Nottingham to Manchester Airport

A fixed £150 per car from Nottingham to Terminal 2 or 3, with the drop-off charge included and flight tracking on the way back.

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Common questions

How much is the Manchester Airport drop-off charge?

£5.50 for up to 5 minutes or £6.50 for up to 10 minutes at Terminals 2 and 3.

Is there free drop-off at Manchester Airport?

Yes, at JetParks 1 (M90 5AZ), with a free shuttle bus to the terminals.

Can I pick someone up in the drop-off zone?

No. Picking up in a drop-off zone brings a £100 charge.

Which terminals does Manchester Airport use?

Terminals 2 and 3. Terminal 1 closed in 2026.