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Manchester Airport Terminal 1 — Permanently Closed

⚠️ Terminal 1 Has Closed

Manchester Airport Terminal 1 closed permanently in November 2025, with the final shutdown completing in March 2026. This closure is part of the airport's £1.3 billion transformation programme. Terminal 1 first opened in 1962 and served passengers for over 60 years.

Where Has My Airline Moved To?

Every airline that previously operated from Terminal 1 has now relocated:

  • Most airlines (easyJet, Emirates, British Airways, Finnair, Icelandair, SAS, Gulf Air, Norse Atlantic, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal): Now operating from Terminal 2
  • Ryanair: Now operating from Terminal 3

Important: Do not rely on old booking confirmations. Always check your airline's website or the Manchester Airport terminal checker before travelling. If in doubt, head to Terminal 2 — it now handles over 75% of all passengers.

Book Parking for Your New Terminal

If you previously parked at Terminal 1 with us, please book parking for your new terminal:

What Has Happened to the Terminal 1 Building?

Parts of the former Terminal 1 building — including the entrance, security hall, and World Duty Free area — have been rebranded as part of an expanded Terminal 3 (effective 5 March 2026). The space is being incorporated into Terminal 3's multi-million pound refurbishment, including an expanded departure lounge and new retail and dining outlets.

New P-Numbered Car Park System

Manchester Airport introduced a new numbered signage system on 5 March 2026. All car parks are now identified by a P-number (P1 to P16):

  • Terminal 2: P1 (East Multi Storey), P3 (West Multi Storey – barrierless), P4 (Park & Walk), P12 (Mid Stay)
  • Terminal 3: P13 (Meet & Greet), P14 (Multi Storey), P15 (Mid Stay)

Need Help Finding Your New Terminal?

If your old booking referenced Terminal 1, please:

  1. Check your airline's website or booking confirmation for your updated departure terminal
  2. Use the Manchester Airport terminal checker to confirm
  3. Book your parking for the correct terminal below

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Faqs

Using park and ride services can be the easiest and easiest way to park at the Manchester Airport. Simply park in your driveway or take a free shuttle to your airport terminal. Jet Park is the official airport park and ride at Manchester and offers an attractive price all year round.

T1 Short Stay is automated numberplate recognition. Payment is made at exit. It has no barriers and no tokens needed. Card or cash payments are available in exit barriers.

The terminals also offer arrival car parking (pick up) for passengers. The T1 Pick Up Zone lies within the T1 short-stay parking area. T2 pick-up zones are located in 0' level of T2 West multi-storey parking garage. The T-3 Pick Up Zone can be reached via T3 multi-storey parking.

The Airport offers three meet and greet car parks in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. All Meet & Greet parking areas are located close by so you can check in quickly. Also, we have park mark off-site airport car parks for meet and greet parking as well.