Manchester Airport Shops and Leisure


Manchester Airport, situated in the Greater Manchester area, is known to be the fourth largest airport in the UK. Being so big, it is able to play host to many high-street shops for their travelling customers, and is about the size of a mini-mall. As well as being able to book your Manchester Airport parking online, you can also take a look at what facilities there is to offer at the airport. It is an ideal place to begin your holiday and will guarantee you hours of fun! However, only two shops are situated before security- Claire’s Accessories and WHSmith so make sure you don’t miss them!

High-street Shops Available at Manchester Airport

There are plenty of clothing and accessory shops based at Manchester Airport, many of which are popular names. Accessorize, Mango, Monsoon, Kurt Geiger and Timberland are among them, as well as Tie Rack, T.M.Lewin, Fat Face, Attitude, and Add, each of these offering plenty of fashion at mostly tax-free prices. A JD Sports shop is great for the boys who get bored, as well as HMV for DVDs, music and games, and Dixons Travel for the latest electronic gadgets. Boots Chemist is available for toiletries and medicines, and BeRelax is a wonderful spa with no appointment necessary!

Tax-Free Shopping at Manchester Airport

Perhaps what the customers enjoy the most about airport shopping is being able to buy goods and gifts at tax-free prices, and at Manchester Airport there are plenty of places to do just that. Alpha Airport Shopping is the best place to go for a great range of fragrances, alcohol, tobacco, jewellery, handbags and skincare. There is also Biza Shop, so there is a tax-free point no matter what terminal you’re in. Also available is Best of the Best- a chance for you to win a fantastic sports car.

Food and Drink at Manchester Airport

There is a wide choice of restaurants and bars to choose from for a quick meal before your flight with a few great names available including Frankie and Benny’s, Burger King, Greggs, and Starbucks Coffee. As well as these, there are also plenty of European Cafes such as Broderick’s, Delice de France, and Wrapid, family restaurants including Bolin River and Giraffe, and stylish yet funky bars for the adults with Runway Bar, Epernay, and Bar MCR. A Spar shop is also available serving hot food and drink as well as convenience items.