Manchester Airport is the biggest airport in the United Kingdom outside the London Area. It offers non-stop flights around the world to locations in Europe, Middle East, Far East, Caribbean and North America. Manchester Airport offers flights to more than 225 destinations around the world, which is more than any other UK airport, with more direct flights than Heathrow and Gatwick.

Manchester Airport has three terminals. Terminal one is used by Star Alliance members. Terminal Two is used by Skyteam airlines members. Terminal three is mostly used by British Airways.

The airport is approximately a 20 minute drive from Manchester City Centre and is reached by the M56 motorway, with a dedicated approach road from the motorway at junction 5.

Manchester Airport railway station is located between Terminals 1 and 2. The Station is the airport's ground transport interchange and brings bus, coach and rail passengers together. Over 300 trains, 100 coaches and 500 buses a day use the facility.

Taxi ranks are located by arrivals at all three terminals. Passengers driving to the airport can use the drop-off areas outside the terminal buildings, but when picking up passengers the airport requires that vehicles be parked for a fee in the short stay car parks.