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Manchester Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation

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ON-TIME AIRPORT RANKING

11403 flights tracked

27 flights delayed by >3 hours

43 flights cancelled

Manchester Airport is an international airport in the fifth largest city in the United Kingdom. It's 14 km southwest from the downtown area. It had more than 29.4 million air travellers in 2019. Manchester Airport It is the base for EasyJet, Loganair, Jet2.com, Ryanair and others.

Address:

Manchester M90 1QX, United Kingdom

Arrivals (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline From Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

EI3324 Aer Lingus

Dublin International Airport

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 11:50:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

DY1328 Norwegian Air Shuttle

Tromso Airport

EXPECTED 19.02.2025 18:35:00

ACTUAL 19.02.2025 21:15:00

Delayed

U22152 easyJet UK

Istanbul Airport

EXPECTED 19.02.2025 16:50:00

ACTUAL 19.02.2025 19:59:00

Delayed

Departures (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline To Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

EI3325 Aer Lingus

Dublin International Airport

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 13:40:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

AF1669 Air France

Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 13:45:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

DY1329 Norwegian Air Shuttle

Tromso Airport

EXPECTED 19.02.2025 23:25:00

ACTUAL 19.02.2025 23:25:00

Delayed

Minimum Connection Time in Manchester Airport

A key factor to know when a route has a connecting flight is the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in the airport. It is always better to check it before booking a ticket. The MCT is also a deciding factor when a traveller makes a claim for compensation for a missed connection. Below you can find the minimum time needed for connecting flights in Manchester Airport.

Between domestic flights: 30 min.
Between domestic and international flights: 40 min.
Between international flights: 40 min.

Manchester Airport terminals

Airport terminals are the areas or different buildings which enable passengers to move between ground transportation and the facilities for boarding and disembarking from an aircraft. It's important to know the terminal prior to getting to the airport when you depart or have a connection to another flight, because the terminals in larger airports might be a long distance from each other and travellers usually need additional time to get to the necessary one. In Manchester Airport there are 3 Terminals.

Terminal 1 – Aer Lingus, Austrian Airlines, EasyJet and others

Terminal 2 – AirCanada, Delta, Belavia and others

Terminal 3 – AirFrance, British Airways, Ryanair, KLM and others

How to get from Manchester Airport to city centre

It can be hard to find the most convenient way to reach the centre of the city when visiting a destination for the first time. Public transport is not always available right at the airport and taxis are often pricey. We suggest checking all the alternatives prior to the flight so you can find out what your choices are and can schedule your trip respectively.

Manchester Airport train

TransPennine Express and Northern Rail
Direction: Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Airport buses

Line 43
Direction: Manchester
Travel time (approx.): 60 min.
Operating hours: 04:01 AM - 01:01 AM
Line 103
Direction: Manchester
Line 199
Direction: Buxton
Line 288
Direction: East Didsbury

Manchester Airport taxi

Pick up point: outside the Terminals
Travel time (approx.): 25 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 34 EUR

Where to have a rest in Manchester Airport

You might experience a prolonged layover between flights, for example if you have a delayed flight or your next flight departs the following day. In such cases, it is essential to know the places in the airport where you can have a good break or pass time before your flight.

Manchester Airport lounges

Lounges are facilities in the airport which provide travellers with services, such as food, beverages, relaxation zones, free WIFI and showers, so that travellers can wait in comfort.

Escape Lounge
Location: Terminals 1, 2, and 3
Price: 27 EUR
1903 Lounge
Location: Terminals 1 and 3
Price: 37 EUR

Hotels near Manchester Airport

Sometimes if the lounges are not suitable enough for sleep, or your flight departs the following day, you may feel it is necessary to stay for the night in a hotel close to the airport. Various airports have hotels in the airport, while at others you might need to leave the airport vicinity to reach the nearest hotel. We have handpicked a selection of hotel possibilities in case you opt to stay overnight before your flight.

Britannia Airport Hotel
Price: from 45 EUR per night
Address: Palatine Rd, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4FH, the United Kingdom
Contact: +44 871 222 0019
Trivelles Mayfair Hotel
Price: from 36 EUR per night
Address: 230 Wellington Rd N, Stockport SK4 2QN, the United Kingdom
Contact: +44 161 432 2277

Manchester Airport cafes & restaurants

While travelling, it's essential to have enough food and drink. We have several alternatives for your needs, whether you're looking for an early breakfast, a sit-down dinner during a lengthy layover, or a snack to take on board with you.

Caffè NERO
Description: pastries, sandwiches, coffee, snacks
Delice de France
Description: French-style patisserie
Frankie & Benny's
Description: Italian cuisine and burgers

Manchester Airport shops

If you leave your souvenir buying to the last minute, or you just have time to spend before the flight, it's a good idea to visit the airport shops.

WHSmith
Description: newspapers, magazines, books, drinks, snacks, and sweets
Location: several stores in all terminals
Accessorize
Description: bags, jewellry, beachwear

Manchester Airport car hire

Sometimes you must travel by car, or it may be the most pleasurable mode of transportation for your trip. To make it easier for you to pick the best car rental company for your journey, we have provided a list below.

Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, daily
Contact: +44 843 309 3047
Europcar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours:
Contact: +44 371 384 3414
Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +44 344 544 6002

Other services in Manchester Airport

The Runway Visitor Park

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About MYFLYRIGHT

MYFLYRIGHT is a legal tech company, specialized in the support of airline passengers affected by flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, delayed or lost luggage and the refund of unused airline tickets. MYFLYRIGHT was founded 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates out of 3 offices, its headquarter in Hamburg and its branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Currently, MYFLYRIGHT employs a team of around 25 people working in Marketing, Operations, Legal, Customer Support and IT. The organization operates across 5 markets – Germany, United Kingdom, Romania, Austria, and Switzerland.

MYFLYRIGHT’s goal is to provide access to justice for all aviation passengers who experience irregularities in their flight transportation. Notably, 75% of all compensation requests submitted by passengers get rejected. Whereas, MYFLYRIGHT is able to successfully execute the applicable customer claims in more than 98% of cases at court.