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Manchester, UK

Manchester Airport Arrival Alerts

Get a text when their flight lands at MAN. UK's third busiest airport.

Get a text when they land at MAN

Airport Code

MAN

Passengers/Year

29 million

Terminals

Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3

Exit Time

20-35 minutes after landing

About

Arriving at Manchester Airport

Manchester is the busiest UK airport outside London, with three terminals serving short and long-haul destinations.

Terminal breakdown: - Terminal 1: EasyJet, Jet2, TUI, and others - Terminal 2: Recently expanded. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, some BA - Terminal 3: American Airlines, United, other legacy carriers

The terminals are spread out. Getting to the wrong one adds significant time. SkyText includes terminal information.

Long-haul flights from Manchester include direct routes to Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and several US cities. These overnight flights mean landing alerts are useful for timezones.

Metrolink tram connects the airport to Manchester city centre and Piccadilly station.

Pickup tip

Each terminal has separate car parks. Check terminal before heading to pickup.

How it works

Track MAN arrivals.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for the arrival to MAN.

2

Add your phone number

Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.

3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and text you when they touch down at Manchester Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How do I know when a flight lands at Manchester?

Enter the flight number into SkyText. You'll receive a text when the flight lands at MAN.

Which terminal do airlines use at Manchester?

It varies by airline. SkyText includes terminal information in the alert.

Does Manchester have long-haul flights?

Yes. Direct flights to Dubai, Singapore, US cities, and more.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.