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Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN, ICAO: EGCC) is a major airport located at Ringway in the City of Manchester within Greater Manchester, UK, and is the busiest airport in the country outside the London region in terms of passenger numbers. It offers non-stop scheduled flights to destinations across Europe, North America, Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the Far East.

A small part of the airport extends into Cheshire East. The terminals are located —7.5 NM (13.9 km; 8.6 mi) southwest of Manchester city centre. It officially opened on 25 June 1938, and was initially known as Ringway Airport. During World War II it was called RAF Ringway, and from 1975 until 1986 the title was Manchester International Airport.

The airport is owned and managed by the Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which is a holding company owned by the ten metropolitan borough councils of Greater Manchester, and is the largest British-owned airport group. Each of these councils has their coat of arms displayed on banners hung from the lamp posts approaching the airport. The airport has won awards including World's Best Airport 1995 and Travel Weekly Globe Awards' UK Best Airport 2008. The airport has two parallel runways, three terminals and a ground transport interchange, including a railway station.

Road
The airport is a 20 minute drive from Manchester city centre and is reached by the M56 motorway, with a dedicated approach road from the motorway at junction 5. The M56 is the main route used by traffic to reach the airport. There are also minor local roads serving the airport from the north (Wythenshawe) and the east (Heald Green). The M56/A538 road junction serves the World Freight Terminal, to the west of the airport. The A538 runs east-west serving the local towns of Altrincham and Wilmslow.

Taxi ranks are situated by arrivals at all three terminals. Passengers driving to the airport can use the drop-off areas outside the terminal buildings, but when picking up passengers the airport requires that they park in the short stay car parks provided for a fee. Long stay car parks are situated both on and off site.

Parking
The airport's official short-stay car parking can be found in the multi-storey car parks adjacent to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. In July 2007 the airport introduced a ‘No Waiting’ restriction on all access roads surrounding the terminals. This was a direct result of the 2007 Glasgow International Airport attack and so all pick-ups must now take place by using the short-stay car parks.

Official long-stay on-airport parking from Manchester Airport is located near the terminals and serviced by a regular courtesy bus. There is one long-stay car park serving Terminals 1 and 3, and a separate dedicated long-stay car park for Terminal 2. In 2009 the airport opened JetParks; a long-stay car park less than a mile from the terminals. This is a cheaper alternative to the on-site car parks and is serviced by a 24-hour shuttle bus every 15 minutes. The airport also operates a Shuttle Park for long-stay car parking, which is also served by a regular courtesy bus, and is located just off the airport site to the east of Terminal 3.

Tram
The Metrolink light rail system, has had plans to extend to the airport for many years. When the now failed idea of a congestion charge was brought in, part of the scheme was to extend the Metrolink to the airport. However, when this was rejected the future of the scheme was in doubt. However, in May 2009, with the funds in place via raised council tax, the line to the airport will finally be built, starting in late 2009. The airport line will be one spur of the line from St. Werburgh's Road, to East Didsbury and Manchester Airport. The line will open approx. 2012.

Wizards Thatch Luxury Suites

 

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6.6 km from Manchester Airport UK

In 2010, Wizards Thatch was featured in The Times newspaper's 'Mystery Guest' feature, where it was awarded an overall score of 9.17 out of 10. Each room at Wizards Thatch has its own indulgent character. It boasts one of the largest and most...

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Brooklands Lodge

 

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7.8 km from Manchester Airport UK

With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the award-winning, 4-star Brooklands Lodge offers traditional breakfasts and elegant bedrooms. The guest house is just 300 metres from Sale Rugby Club, and a 10-minute drive from Manchester centre. Stylishly...

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Henry's

 

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9.6 km from Manchester Airport UK

On the outskirts of Stockport, Henry’s is just a 20-minute drive from Manchester Airport. The guest house offers free parking, full English breakfasts and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. With fresh, modern decor, the bedrooms at Henry’s feature...

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Heatherlea Guest House

 

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3.7 km from Manchester Airport UK

With more than 0.5 acres of charming gardens, Heatherlea Guest House is just a mile’s walk from Wilmslow town centre and rail station. It offers bright, airy rooms with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Each room includes a TV and free tea...

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Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel

 

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7.2 km from Manchester Airport UK

In the heart of leafy Didsbury and with easy access to Manchester's city centre, this Victorian villa offers boutique-style rooms with satellite TV, good breakfasts and free private parking. All of the elegant en suite rooms at Eleven Didsbury Park...

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Premier Inn Manchester (Wilmslow)

 

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3.1 km from Manchester Airport UK

On the A538, just 2 miles (3.2 km) from Manchester Airport, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Manchester (Wilmslow) has a convenient location with good access to the...

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Belforte House

 

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8.4 km from Manchester Airport UK

This private accommodation has a personal, friendly approach and offers refurbished bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and a drinks tray. It is a short walk from Sale town centre. Belforte House is directly opposite Sale Leisure Centre and is convenient for...

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All Seasons Guest House

 

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5.6 km from Manchester Airport UK

This Victorian guest house has traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi. With free on-site parking, Manchester Airport is just 4 miles away, and the city centre is 15 minutes away by car. Each of the All Seasons Guest House’s bright, airy rooms boasts a...

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Premier Inn Manchester (Sale)

 

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10.1 km from Manchester Airport UK

Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Metro Link at Sale Station, offering a regular service to Manchester city centre. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can...

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Premier Inn Manchester Airport – Freight Terminal

 

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1.6 km from Manchester Airport UK

Next to Manchester Airport, at the freight terminal, this Premier Inn has good links to the M56 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and a Costa Coffee shop. Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Freight Terminal) has rooms with comfortable beds, air...

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