This blog was updated on the 28/01/2025
Got a flight jetting off from Manchester Airport this month? Your terminal might not be the one you’re expecting. Here’s a quick and easy rundown on what’s what when it comes to the Manchester Airport terminal changes.
To find out which airlines have moved terminals and why – keep on reading.
Why are they changing?
Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has had a bit of a face-lift over the last few years. £1.3bn worth of face-lift, actually. And it all culminates in 2025 with a terminal that’ll be double its previous size and serve around 70% of all the airport’s passengers. Following the completion of Terminal 2’s face-lift, Terminal 1 will then close.
As part of this restructure, some airlines from Terminals 1 and 3 are now moving to Terminal 2 (more on that in a sec!)
The airline changes are just the latest in a whole bunch of stuff to happen to Terminal 2 in recent months. In June 2024 a huge, two-storey link bridge was announced, that’ll connect the existing terminal building to a new pier currently being built – this means more aircraft gates, stands, and – most important for our backsides – seating.
There’ll also be a whopping extra 27 shops, bars, and restaurants added to it, as well as a fancy new high-street style shopping area, champagne bar, and food hall.
Which airlines have changed terminals?
A wide range of airlines, including a fair few budget airlines, did a shufty over to Terminal 2 at the end of 2024 – have a look here for who.
AUSTRIAN
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
BIMAN BANGLADESH
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
EGYPT AIR
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
IBERIA EXPRESS
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
JET2
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
LUFTHANSA
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
LUFTHANSA CITY
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
ROYAL JORDANIAN
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
SUN EXPRESS
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
SWISS
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
VUELING
*NOW FLYING FROM T2*
FAQ
What about my lounge booking?
If you booked your lounge directly with Manchester Airport but your flight’s now jetting off from a different terminal, then it’s pretty easy to get it switched over.
Get in touch with Manchester Airport directly here and give ’em your booking reference, flight number, and travel dates – they’ll try and get you switched over to a lounge in Terminal 2. If they aren’t able to, say if the lounges are already full for that day, then you’ll get a full refund.
If you booked through a third party, then you’ll want to head directly to them for assistance.
Can I still use my FastTrack?
If you booked FastTrack for security, then it’s nae bother because you’ll be able to use this no problem in Terminal 2 instead.
