Airlines complete moves to Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion Terminal 2

All airlines due to operate from Manchester’s Airport’s Terminal 2 have now completed their move, with Emirates and easyJet now both operating from the new ‘super-terminal.’

Henceforth, around three-quarters of Manchester Airport’s 32 million passengers will use the revamped Terminal 2, which is the centrepiece of a 10-year, £1.3 billion transformation.

Large sections of Terminal 1 that have been familiar to millions since the 1960s have closed, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the UK’s global gateway in the North. Ryanair is now the only carrier that will operate from a hybrid of Terminal 1 and 3 until the full closure of Terminal 1 early next year.

Manchester Airport managing Director Chris Woodroofe said:

“Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the North to the world and this week marks a major milestone in our journey of building a truly world-leading facility.

“This is a moment that’s been 10 years in the making; finally seeing all the airlines due to operate from Terminal 2 in their new, £1.3bn home is fantastic.  A particular highlight for me was seeing the iconic A380 arriving into Terminal 2 for the first time.

“We’re very proud of our award-winning new Terminal 2 – and we know that passengers absolutely love it. It really is a great facility that rivals any airport terminal in capital cities across Europe.

“From this week around 75% of our passengers will use it, including people flying long- and short-haul and even domestic passengers – and they’ll benefit from the lovely modern surroundings, lots of natural light, high-tech new security scanners and the fantastic range of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes in the departure lounge.  

“It’s also good news for Ryanair’s passengers. We’re taking this opportunity to expand Terminal 3 using space which will become available via the closure of Terminal 1 because the two facilities are linked.

“The work has already started to improve and expand Terminal 3 and we’re now going to be able to really step that up.

“I’m looking forward to hearing from passengers using our transformed airport over the coming weeks and months.”