As work on transforming Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is almost complete, several airlines have announced that they will be moving to the swanky new terminal. Following a £1.3bn transformation programme, Terminal 2 will feature a host of new shops, cafes, restaurants and bars – including a Chanel outlet, the airport’s first Wetherspoon pub, a Fever-Tree bar and its new food hall, Great Northern Market.
Renowned high street brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora opened their first units at Manchester Airport in July, with coffee giant Starbucks, baguette specialists Upper Crust, and juice bar Joe & The Juice also joining Terminal 2. One of Manchester’s favourite bakeries, Gooey, also recently revealed plans that it would be opening up at the new terminal.
The first phase of the 10-year transformation programme included an extension that doubled the size of Terminal 2, which opened in 2021, and since then, work to revamp the original part of the building, creating more space for seating, security, shops and restaurants and check-in has been ongoing. More than 70% of the airport’s passengers will use the new facilities and Terminal 1 is set to close when the project is completed later this year.
Earlier in September, Manchester Airport confirmed that airlines Aer Lingus, Luxair, and Finnair would be relocating to Terminal 2, with a host of other airlines set to follow in October and November, including British Airways and easyJet.
All of the airlines moving to Manchester Airport Terminal 2 and when
The following airlines have moved to Manchester Airport Terminal 2:
- Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional are now operating out of Terminal 2, after moving on September 16
- Luxair moved to Terminal 2 on September 22
- Finnair moved to Terminal 2 on September 24
- British Airways moved to Terminal 2 on October 7
- Loganair moved on October 20
- Air Transat has moved to Terminal 2
- Icelandair has moved to Terminal 2
- Gulf Air has moved to Terminal 2
- Norse Atlantic Airways has moved to Terminal 2
- SAS has moved to Terminal 2
- Turkish Airlines has moved to Terminal 2
Airlines planning to move to Manchester Airport Terminal 2:
- Etihad will move on November 12
- Emirates will move on November 18
- easyJet will move on November 19
All airlines will contact passengers directly to confirm the details, and Manchester Airport staff will be on hand to support the moves. Find out which terminal each airline flies from here.
Other airline moves
Ryanair passengers flying from Manchester Airport will see a small change to their journey as work continues to improve Terminal 3. From October 21, passengers will no longer use the usual Terminal 3 entrance. Instead, they should head to Terminal 1 Departures A, where they will check in and pass through the new security lanes.
Once through security, passengers will follow a clearly signed route into Terminal 3’s departure lounge, where all existing shops and food outlets remain open. This arrangement will stay in place until Terminal 1 closes, at which point the entrance will be renamed and permanently become the entrance to Terminal 3. Clear signage will be in place, and airport staff will be on hand to assist passengers.
The arrivals route remains unchanged. All Ryanair passengers returning to Manchester will continue to arrive at Terminal 3.
My flight has moved to Terminal 2, but I have booked car parking in Terminal 1 or 3. What should I do?
If you have booked Meet & Greet or Multi-storey car parking with Manchester Airport, click here. Complete the form by sharing your booking reference, flight number, and travel dates.
Manchester Airport will make sure you are moved to the most convenient car park for Terminal 2 at no extra cost. If you booked through a third party, please contact your booking provider. Jet Parks and Drop & Go bookings are not affected by this change.
My flight has moved to Terminal 2, but I have booked a lounge in Terminal 1 or 3. What should I do?
If you booked your lounge directly with Manchester Airport, click here. Complete the form, providing your booking reference, flight number, and travel dates. Manchester Airport will transfer your booking to a Terminal 2 lounge (subject to availability). If the airport cannot transfer your booking due to availability, they will issue a full refund.