Manchester Terminal 3 drop-off and pick-up
Where to drop off at Manchester Terminal 3, what it costs, and where to wait when you're collecting someone.
Dropping off at Terminal 3
Postcode M90 1NN. Same prices as Terminal 2: £5.50 for 5 minutes, £6.50 for 10 minutes, £25 up to 30 minutes.
The same prices apply at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Maximum stay is 30 minutes. A £100 charge applies to anyone trying to pick up passengers in a drop-off zone.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | £5.50 |
| 10 minutes | £6.50 |
| Up to 30 minutes | £25.00 |
Picking up at Terminal 3
Manchester's pick-up price list covers the Terminal 2 Express Pick Up; for Terminal 3 it points you to its Short Stay and Turn Up and Park car parks.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on Manchester's official site
We don't take payments. That link goes to the airport's own page.
How to pay Pay later, by midnight the day after
- Online after you've left: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk
- By phone after you've left: 03459 013318
- With AutoPay, set up for future visits
- No cash or cheques, and no payment in the zones
Free option
All passengers can use the free Drop Off area in JetParks 1 (postcode M90 5AZ). A free shuttle bus takes passengers to their terminal in around 6 minutes, 24/7, with marshals on hand. The shuttle runs one way only, from the car park to the terminal.
Questions
How much is drop-off at Manchester Terminal 3?
£5.50 for 5 minutes. The same prices apply at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Maximum stay is 30 minutes. A £100 charge applies to anyone trying to pick up passengers in a drop-off zone.
Where is the drop-off at Manchester Terminal 3?
Postcode M90 1NN. Same prices as Terminal 2: £5.50 for 5 minutes, £6.50 for 10 minutes, £25 up to 30 minutes.
Where do I pick up at Manchester Terminal 3?
Manchester's pick-up price list covers the Terminal 2 Express Pick Up; for Terminal 3 it points you to its Short Stay and Turn Up and Park car parks.
When do I have to pay for Manchester Terminal 3 drop-off?
By midnight the day after. £100 Parking Charge Notice, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days if you don't.
Other terminals
Sources
Checked on Manchester Airport's own website on 15 October 2026. Airports change these charges often, so check the signs on the day. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.