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From £49
Manchester Airport Taxi from £49
Pre-booked taxis to and from Manchester Airport, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, at a fixed fare: £49 from Manchester city centre, £47 from Stockport, £91 from Liverpool. Your driver follows your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name board.
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Your Manchester Airport Taxi, Booked Ahead
QMH London Airport Taxi runs fixed-fare Manchester Airport taxis for the city centre, Stockport, Cheshire, Liverpool and the rest of the North West, plus long-distance transfers to London and other airports. Book before you fly and a driver is waiting in arrivals when you land: no rank queue, no meter and no app surge.
Manchester Airport at a glance
- AirportManchester (MAN), about 9 miles south of the city centre, off M56 junction 5
- TerminalsTwo since March 2026: Terminal 2 for most airlines, Terminal 3 for Ryanair. Terminal 1 has closed
- Drop-off charge£5.50 for 5 minutes or £6.50 for 10 at Terminals 2 and 3; free at JetParks 1
- Our fare to the city£49 fixed, saloon for 3, either way
- RailwayThe Station, between the terminals: Manchester Piccadilly in about 20 minutes, every 10 minutes
- Passengers32.1 million in 2025, a record and the UK’s third busiest airport
- NetworkAround 50 airlines and more than 200 destinations
- HoursOpen 24 hours, every day
Manchester Airport Taxi Fares: North West and London
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle, the same to the airport and back. Pick the car by people and suitcases.
| Place | Saloon3 people | Estate4 people | MPV5 people | 8 seater7 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester city centrePiccadilly, Deansgate, the Northern Quarter | £49 | £57 | £76 | £111 |
| Stockporttown centre | £47 | £55 | £74 | £108 |
| SalfordSalford Quays and MediaCity | £53 | £62 | £82 | £117 |
| Boltontown centre | £67 | £77 | £101 | £138 |
| Liverpoolcity centre | £91 | £104 | £134 | £173 |
| Chestercity centre | £88 | £100 | £130 | £169 |
| Leeds †city centre | £119 | £136 | £174 | £216 |
| Central London *Covent Garden, Soho, the West End | £326 | £367 | £461 | £525 |
Manchester Airport fares are the same in both directions and to either terminal. The fare you see is all you pay: no extra for airport parking, the drop-off charge or waiting time within the free hour. † Booking from a Leeds city-centre (LS1) address and the online quote looks wrong? WhatsApp us and we book it at this fare. * Central London is inside the Congestion Charge zone: during charging hours TfL’s £18 is added at checkout. Checked on our live booking system on 20 October 2026.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Manchester
Manchester has two terminals. Tell us your flight and your driver waits in the right arrivals hall, then walks you to the car in the pick-up car park. Parking is our cost, not yours.
Red dots = your driver’s meeting point in each terminal’s arrivals hall
- T2
Terminal 2: most airlines
Your driver waits in the Terminal 2 arrivals hall with a board showing your name.
Every airline except Ryanair uses Terminal 2, including easyJet, Jet2, TUI, British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways. - T3
Terminal 3: Ryanair
Flying Ryanair? Your driver waits in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall.
Terminal 1 closed in March 2026. Old bookings or signs that say Terminal 1 now mean Terminal 3.
Dropping someone off yourself? The forecourts at Terminals 2 and 3 cost £5.50 for 5 minutes or £6.50 for 10, paid online by midnight the next day, or a £100 charge follows. Drop-off at JetParks 1 is free for up to an hour, with a shuttle bus to the terminals. More in our Manchester Airport drop-off charge guide.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at Manchester, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads into the right terminal’s arrivals hall.
- Passport and bags
Through the terminal
Time through passport control and baggage varies by flight. We track your flight, so there is no need to rush.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
Your driver holds a board with your name, then walks you to the car in the pick-up car park.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to Manchester Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to Manchester Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you at the forecourt of Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. The drop-off charge is our cost: from Manchester city centre a saloon is £49 and an MPV for five £76.
Early flightFrom Manchester or Stockport
The city centre (£49) and Stockport (£47) are close by, so the drive is short; most of your time goes on bag drop and security.
From Liverpool or ChesterAllow for the M56 and M62
Liverpool is £91 and Chester £88. Book a pickup that leaves room for motorway traffic at busy times.
Check your terminalRyanair is Terminal 3
Every other airline uses Terminal 2. Tell us the airline when you book and your driver drops you at the right one.
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to Manchester Airport
Manchester to Other UK Airports
Flying from another airport, or changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage.
| Airport | Saloon from Manchester | Saloon to Manchester | MPV from Manchester5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Airport | £83 | £83 | £124 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | £124 | £124 | £180 |
| East Midlands Airport | £158 | £158 | £228 |
| Birmingham Airport | £172 | £172 | £247 |
| Luton Airport | £293 | £297 | £412 |
| Heathrow Airport | £329 | £330 | £462 |
Saloon fares for up to three people; airport charges included. Checked 20 October 2026.
Live Manchester Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp straight away and we will work out the new pickup with you.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your Manchester Airport Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Manchester city centre to the airport for the whole vehicle, the same coming back. Count suitcases as well as people: holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £57
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £78
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £76
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £111
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
Manchester Airport Taxi, Train, Tram or Black Cab?
Every way out of Manchester Airport, compared. A taxi fare is for the whole car; train, tram and bus tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Route | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £49 fixed to the city centre, whole car | Door to door | Driver waits in arrivals; luggage carried for you |
| Train | Per person | About 20 minutes to Manchester Piccadilly | Every 10 minutes from The Station; first train about 04:10, not all night |
| Metrolink tram | Per person | Direct to Manchester Victoria | Every 12 minutes. From 19 October to 1 November 2026 airport trams stop at Firswood |
| Black cab rank | Metered | Door to door | Ranks outside Terminals 2 and 3 and at The Station; no booking |
| Bus 43 | Per person | To the city via Wythenshawe | Runs through the night |
Train, tram, taxi rank and bus details from manchesterairport.co.uk, October 2026. For two or more people with cases, or anywhere away from the city centre, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler.
Travel safety
How to Book a Manchester Airport Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal touting for fares are not allowed to pick up there. Use the black cab rank or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
Manchester Airport Taxis Across the North West
Saloon fares for up to three people, the same to the airport and back. Not listed? Every UK postcode is quoted in the booking form.
Altrinchamto or from MAN£35Wilmslowto or from MAN£35Saleto or from MAN£47Stockportto or from MAN£47Manchester city centreto or from MAN£49Salfordto or from MAN£53Macclesfieldto or from MAN£56Warringtonto or from MAN£61Oldhamto or from MAN£64Boltonto or from MAN£67Wiganto or from MAN£77Prestonto or from MAN£98
Manchester Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Manchester city centre?
A fixed £49 in a saloon for up to three people, the same going to the airport. An MPV for five is £76. The airport is about 9 miles south of the city centre.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Liverpool?
A fixed £91 in a saloon either way, or £134 in an MPV for five.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Stockport or Salford?
Stockport is a fixed £47 in a saloon and Salford £53, the same in both directions. An MPV for five is £74 to Stockport and £82 to Salford.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to London?
A fixed £326 in a saloon to Central London, the same coming north, or £461 in an MPV for five. Journeys into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours add TfL’s £18 at checkout.
Which terminal do I need at Manchester Airport?
Ryanair flies from Terminal 3; every other airline uses Terminal 2. Terminal 1 closed in March 2026, so anything that still says Terminal 1 now means Terminal 3.
Where will my driver meet me at Manchester Airport?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a board with your name. The car waits in the pick-up car park next to the terminal.
Do I pay the Manchester Airport drop-off charge?
No. Dropping off at Terminals 2 and 3 costs £5.50 for 5 minutes or £6.50 for 10, but our fare is fixed and covers it. You pay nothing extra.
Is there free drop-off at Manchester Airport?
Yes, at JetParks 1: free for up to an hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals that takes about six minutes.
Is the train or a taxi better from Manchester Airport?
Trains reach Manchester Piccadilly in about 20 minutes, every 10 minutes, priced per person. With luggage, children or a group, or going anywhere away from Piccadilly, one door-to-door fare for the car is easier.
What if my flight into Manchester is delayed?
We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with the real landing time. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport?
A fixed £124 in a saloon either way, or £180 in an MPV for five.
Do Manchester Airport taxis cost more at night?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including the first departures of the day and bank holidays.
Are child seats free on Manchester Airport transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters cost nothing, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
What size taxi do I need for Manchester Airport?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five and four, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Larger groups travel in two cars together.
Can I cancel a Manchester Airport taxi?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the pickup.
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- Manchester city centre from £49
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- Free cancellation up to 12 hours