Getting to Manchester Airport from the hotel
Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is located directly opposite Terminal 2. Transferring from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 or 3 should take no more than 5 to 15 minutes on foot, with moving walkways throughout the terminal buildings. The Skylink route is the easiest walkway to transfer from terminal to terminal.
Ensure you’re in the right place by checking where your airline will be departing from or arriving into at Manchester Airport.
Manchester Airport Terminals
Find out which terminal you need, how to travel between them, and what facilities and services are available.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is approximately a 15 minute walk through the airport from the Holiday Inn Manchester Airport.
- Cross Palma Avenue towards Terminal 2
- Follow Atlanta Avenue towards Terminal 2
- Cross Atlanta Avenue and enter Terminal 2
- Take the lift or escalator to Floor 1 (T2 departures)
- Head to the left following signs for Terminals 1 & 3 / The Station
- Follow onto the Skylink
- Continue following signs for Terminals 1 & 3 and The Station, you reach The Station Upper Level.
- Upon entering the upper level of The Station, head right for Terminals 1 & 3, then continue straight ahead and through to Skylink. You will reach the end of the Skylink where T1 Departures B is down the escalator or lift (on your left-hand side).
- For T1Arrivals, continue past escalator and lift, then take the escalator, lift or stairs down to the arrivals hall.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is a 2 minute walk from the Holiday Inn Manchester Airport.
- Cross Palma Avenue onto Atlanta Avenue towards T2
- Follow Atlanta Avenue towards terminal
- Cross Atlanta Avenue and enter Terminal 2 (Floor 0, Arrivals)
- T2 departures are based on Floor 1, accessible by Lift and Escalator
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is approximately a 15-18 minute walk through the airport from the Holiday Inn Manchester Airport.
- Cross Palma Avenue towards T2
- Follow Atlanta Avenue towards Terminal 2
- Cross Atlanta Avenue and enter Terminal 2
- Take the lift or escalator to Floor 1 (Terminal 2 Departures)
- Head to the left following signs for Terminals 1 & 3 / The Station
- Follow onto the Skylink
- Continue following signs for Terminals 1 & 3 and The Station until you reach The Station
- Upon entering the upper level of The Station, head right for Terminals 1 & 3, then continue straight ahead and through to Skylink. You will reach the end of the Skylink where there is a lift on your right-hand side.
- Take the lift to the Ground Floor.
- Exit Terminal 1, turn right towards Terminal 3, following the sheltered outdoor walkway. There are markings on the floor highlighting directions to Terminal 3.
- At the end of the walkway, T3 will be in front of you on the right-hand side. The departures hall is on the first floor which can be accessed by lifts or escalators.
Twilight Check in
Enjoy extra time in bed. If you have an early morning flight, many airlines at Manchester Airport offer a free service that allows you to drop off your hold bags the evening before, saving you time the next day.
The Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is ideally located for guests to pop over to the terminal the day before their flight with their passport, boarding pass, and hold luggage. Your bags will be ready to collect when you arrive at your destination. Be sure to check with your airline for important details on what to bring if you plan to use this service.
Twilight Bag Drop
Virgin: Open 16:00 – 20:00, for all flights the following day
Tui: Open 14:00 – 21:00, for flights before midday the next day
Jet2: Open 16:30 – 21:00, for flights before midday the next day
easyJet: Open 18:00 – 21:00, for flights before 08:30 the next day
Lufthansa: Check in online from 30 hours before departure and drop your bags up to 23 hours ahead at a bag drop kiosk.
Ryanair: Open 19:00 – 22:00, for flights before 08:00 the next day
*Details may vary. Please check with your airline for the latest information.
