Manchester Airport is operated by the Manchester Airports Group, the second largest UK airport operator (after BAA). The airport is the UK's third largest and handles 20 million passengers annually. More than 90 airlines operate from the airport, offering flights to 225 destinations worldwide. www.manchesterairport.co.uk
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The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.
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Rail: Manchester Airport’s new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city center, which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: +44 (0)845 748 4950; Web site: www.nationalrail.co.uk).
Taxi: Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal.
Bus: The airport’s bus network provides direct services to many local centers, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: +44(0)161 228 7811; Web site: www.gmpte.com) or Traveline (tel: +44 (0)870 608 2608).
Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: +44 (0)870 575 7747; Web site: www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various destinations throughout the UK.
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There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: +44 (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-level parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: +44 (0)870 411 1118; Web site: www.parkwithcps.com).
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Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available.
Eating and drinking: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities.
Shopping: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available.
Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available (tel: +44 (0)161 489 3463 for Terminal 1 or +44 (0)161 489 6031 for Terminal 2).
Other facilities: These include a medical center, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children’s play area.
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The four on-site hotels are Bewley’s Hotel Manchester Airport (tel: +44 (0)161 498 0333), Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport (tel: +44 (0)870 400 9055), Manchester Airport Hilton (tel: +44 (0)161 435 3000) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: +44 (0)161 490 5000). Nearby hotels include the Etrop Grange (tel: +44 (0)161 499 0500) and Manchester Airport Marriott (tel: +44 (0)161 904 0301). Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information centers and at the First Options desk, located in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
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There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts, hearing loops and wheelchair-accessible telephones throughout the terminals. All telephones are fitted with induction loops. The desk in Terminal 1 International Arrivals is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: +44 (0)161 489 3561). Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should contact their airline prior to travel. There are parking spaces for disabled travelers (tel: +44 (0)161 489 3723).
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The Airport Business Center (tel: +44 (0)161 490 5580) offers a wide range of professional business support services, including private workstations with telephone, fax, photocopying and word processing facilities, meeting room hire, Internet access and videoconferencing. The airport also has conference and banqueting facilities in the Atlantic Suite (tel: +44 (0)161 489 6181/2) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: +44 (0)161 490 5000), catering for up to 400 people and including a comprehensive range of audiovisual, telephone and fax equipment. The Escape Lounge (tel: +44 (0)161 489 3388) offers passengers a chance to relax and use a variety of business facilities, including fax machines, telephones, Internet access and photocopying; there is a charge for entry to this lounge.
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