Manchester Airport (airport code MAN) is an international facility that is situated in the civil parish of Ringway in Manchester, England. It serves a great number of passengers annually and hence takes the third position as the busiest airport in the United Kingdom. It is however the largest airport in London and hence rated as category 10 airport. Manchester Airport is located 13.9 kilometers from the city center of Manchester city.

Airport Amenities

Manchester Airport is a major airport that offers a wide variety of facilities, which cover across the needs of all travelers, because the city and its environs attract many travelers who come here for business, leisure and those who are on transit too. In that case, in addition to the general amenities that you should expect in an airport, Manchester Airport has amenities that serve the needs of the physically challenged, business people and children. Parents who would want to change their kids’ diapers have a special changing area and there is a section that the young people can have some great time before transport out of the airport is organized.

Business people on the other hand have conference and meeting areas where they can conduct their urgent businesses before heading to the city or flying out of Manchester Airport. Disabled people have special facilities such as ramps, friendly parking areas and low telephones to enhance their travelling experience and make them completely comfortable.

The facility has excellent bars, cafes and restaurants where you can get and enjoy some refreshments. If you need to change currencies you can do it in the banks or bureau de change, or simply use your credit card that will withdraw the amount you need in local currency. Moving out of the airport

When you are set you can now book a taxi to your hotel, and there are still other means of getting to the city, which are buses, coaches, shuttles and car hire service. Car rental is the best choice of transport if you are going to be here for a number of days, because you will need a convenient, reliable and affordable mode of transport to go to meetings, or visit various attractions without having to worry about delays having to extend your stay while a taxi is waiting for you.

Local Attractions

Hire a car and get to visit the main attraction sites, and if you are a football enthusiast, then you have to start with the home ground of the football giants, Manchester United. The Old Trafford is an amazing attraction and you may be lucky to watch a match together with the local supporters and experience the electrifying experience of live football. Some of the other attractions where your hired car should take you are Manchester Arena, Manchester Cathedral, People’s History Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and Heaton Park to name just a few.