Following the renaming of Terminal 1, Manchester Airport now operates with two terminals, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The airport has also introduced a simplified numbered parking system to make it easier to find your car park.
There are a range of official on site car parks serving both terminals, all maintained by Manchester Airport and supported by high quality security measures. In addition to official Manchester Airport parking, there are also trusted off site options within a few miles of the airport, often offering competitive prices while maintaining strong security standards.
On Site Manchester Airport Parking Security
The following official car parks serve Terminal 2:
- T2 Meet and Greet, P1
- T2 West Multi Storey, P3
- Mid Stay Multi Storey, P12
- T3 Meet and Greet, P13
- T3 Multi Storey, P14
- T3 Mid Stay, P15
- Security lighting and regular patrols
- High security perimeter fencing where applicable
- Automated entry and exit barriers
- Park Mark Safer Parking Award accreditation on selected car parks
- CCTV monitoring and security lighting
- Secure fenced compounds
- Regular security patrols
- Clearly managed key handling procedures
The following official car parks serve Terminal 3:
Drop and Go, P16 is also available for convenient, pre booked parking close to the terminals.
Security across Manchester Airport car parks is of a high standard and includes:
Off Site Manchester Airport Parking Security
There are also several reputable off site car parks near Manchester Airport, with transfer services to both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These car parks typically offer:
Whichever option you choose, it is always worth checking your terminal and car park details before you travel, especially if you are travelling from 5 March 2026 onwards.