Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Manchester Airport)
- The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
- The terminals remain open for business aligned to passenger schedules. However Terminals 2 and 3 have closed with all operations concentrated in Terminal 1. Further information on terminal changes can be found here.
- Some of the car products have paused trading due to the changes in terminal operations. At present this includes; Meet and Greet products in all terminals, Jet Parks products and the Terminal 2 car parking products.
- There have been no changes to the airports opening times.
- A small external queuing system exists for Terminal 1 A.
- To manage social distancing in the terminals, only travelling persons are permitted in terminal buildings.
- For guests requiring special assistance they may be assisted up to such a point where they have reported to ABM or proceeded through security having completed the check-in process.
- In Terminal 1 on the main departures level (A), access to the check-in hall is permitted only through Doors 2. Doors 1 & 3 are unavailable during this time.
Access into the terminal using the escalator from the Skylink us not available. Adjacent lifts/stairs should be used. - Hand sanitiser is available at all entry/exit points and key 'high touch' areas. These have been positioned so as to not impede general access around the site.
- General orientation around the buildings is unchanged with the exception of Terminal 1 check-in.
- Signage is in place across the site to enforce the social distancing measures. This is supported by regular audio announcements.
- Protective screens have been installed at all counters where face to face transactions occur including the reception points for assistance, check-in, ticket desks and in retail outlets. In other areas such as security where this is not practical, the wearing of face coverings is mandatory.
- Toilets are available.
- There have been no changes to the toileting facilities.
- The adult changing facility in Terminal 2 is currently closed due to the closure of the terminal.
- Additional Customer Service personnel have been added within the check-in halls to manage access control for travelling guests only.
- • From December 2020, COVID testing will be available to meet UK and foreign government requirements for travel to destinations which require evidence of a negative test for entry or to reduce quarantine periods. From 15th December 2020, passengers arriving in the UK will be able to reduce their quarantine period by taking a test five days after arrival and receiving a negative result.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Greggs, the Spud Factory, Joe's Kitchen, Post Office, Travelex Foreign Exchange, Boots, WHSmith, Spar, The Aviation Shop, Voyager Arcade and Car Rental Courtesy Phones.
- Related link Terminal 1 Baggage Reclaim.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/manchester-airport/terminal-1-baggage-reclaim-2
Introduction
- There are are two changing places at Manchester Airport - They are located in Terminal 2 - Post Duty Free and Terminal 3 - Upper Departures Area.
- For more information about Terminal 2 - Post Duty Free please click here (opens in new tab)
- For more information about Terminal 3 - Upper Level Departures (opens in new tab).
Changing Places (Terminal 2 - Post Duty Free - Departure Gate 208)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located opposite gate 208.
- The facility is approximately 82m (89yd 2ft) from the main information boards.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- The dimensions of the facility are 302cm x 420cm (9ft 11in x 13ft 9in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet is peninsular.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 92cm (3ft).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- A key code is required to access the changing place.
- A courtesy phone at an accessible height is available next to the changing place to call to obtain the number code.
Changing Places (Terminal 3 Upper Level Departures - Departure Gate 52)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left past the bar/restaurant area, just beyond Gate 52.
- The facility is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main information boards.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- The dimensions of the facility are 305cm x 400cm (10ft x 13ft 1in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet is peninsular.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 363cm (11ft 11in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- A key code is required to access the changing place.
- A courtesy phone at an accessible height is available next to the changing place to call to obtain the number code.