Need a Manchester airport taxi? Airports Taxi UK runs fixed-fare taxis to and from Manchester Airport 24/7, covering Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Yorkshire. The price is agreed when you book, with the airport drop-off charge included, and it doesn’t change if the M56 or M60 is slow. Enter your address in the booking form above for an instant quote, or call +44 7575 470883.
Manchester Airport Taxi Fares: Quick Answer
One-way fares to Manchester Airport, taken from our live online booker on 9 October 2026. Your quote depends on the exact pickup address.
| From | Saloon (up to 4) | MPV or 8-seater | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow | £39.49 | £51.80 | 13 min |
| Altrincham | £43.12 | £56.33 | 17 min |
| Stockport | £45.38 | £59.28 | 18 min |
| Salford Quays | £49.29 | £64.13 | 24 min |
| Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) | £50.11 | £65.05 | 26 min |
| Macclesfield | £51.56 | £67.08 | 25 min |
| Warrington | £58.85 | £76.47 | 30 min |
| Oldham | £60.40 | £78.34 | 33 min |
| Bolton | £64.16 | £83.00 | 38 min |
| Bury | £67.73 | £87.48 | 42 min |
| Rochdale | £68.05 | £88.07 | 40 min |
| Wigan | £70.56 | £91.44 | 40 min |
| Chester | £77.00 | £99.71 | 44 min |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £80.50 | £104.29 | 46 min |
| Liverpool | £83.77 | £108.09 | 54 min |
| Preston | £86.66 | £111.95 | 54 min |
| Sheffield | £103.91 | £133.01 | 1 hr 23 min |
| Leeds | £108.81 | £140.36 | 1 hr 11 min |
A return booked together is 5% cheaper.
What Every Manchester Airport Taxi Fare Includes
- A fixed price, agreed when you book. No meter and no surge pricing.
- The airport drop-off charge already in the quote, so nothing is added on the day.
- One hour of free waiting after your flight lands at Manchester Airport, with flight tracking. Five minutes free at home pickups.
- Arrivals meeting. On pickups, your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board.
- Child seats at £10 each, booked in advance with the child’s age.
Taxi to Manchester Airport: Which Terminal?
Manchester Airport is about nine miles south of the city centre, next to junctions 5 and 6 of the M56. It is the UK’s largest airport outside London and has more than one terminal, so check which one your airline uses before you travel and tell us when you book. Our Terminal 2 taxi and Terminal 3 taxi pages cover the drop-off points.
Plan to arrive two hours before a short-haul flight and three before long-haul, unless your airline says otherwise. Allow extra time at peak holiday periods, when security queues are longest, and on weekday mornings when the M60 and M56 are busy.
Taxi from Manchester Airport
When you book a taxi from Manchester Airport, the driver meets you inside arrivals at your terminal with your name on a board. Your flight is tracked and the first hour after landing is free.
Manchester Airport Taxi vs Train and Tram
Manchester Airport has its own railway station and a Metrolink tram stop, with direct links into the city centre and across the North West. For a solo traveller going to a station, rail is good value. A taxi is better for families, groups, heavy luggage, very early flights or late arrivals, and for anywhere that needs a change of train.
| Pre-booked taxi | Train / tram | Taxi rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price known in advance | Yes, fixed | Yes | No, metered |
| Door to door | Yes | No | Yes |
| Waits for a late flight | 1 hour free after landing | No | N/A |
| Luggage | Choose the car size | Carry it yourself | Depends on car |
Choose the Right Car
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 | Solo travellers and couples |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | Extra luggage |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | Business travel |
| MPV | 6 | 4 | Families and small groups |
| 8-seater | 8 | 8 | Larger groups |
| Executive minivan | 8 | 8 | Corporate groups |
Long-haul and holiday travellers from Manchester usually carry more than they expect. Count the large cases first, then pick the car. For business travel, see Manchester chauffeur service.
Manchester Airport Taxi: Areas We Cover
We collect from across the North West and beyond. Local route pages:
Greater Manchester
- Manchester City Centre to Manchester Airport taxi
- Salford to Manchester Airport taxi
- Stockport to Manchester Airport taxi
- Altrincham to Manchester Airport taxi
- Bolton to Manchester Airport taxi
- Bury to Manchester Airport taxi
- Oldham to Manchester Airport taxi
- Rochdale to Manchester Airport taxi
- Wigan to Manchester Airport taxi
Cheshire
- Wilmslow to Manchester Airport taxi
- Macclesfield to Manchester Airport taxi
- Chester to Manchester Airport taxi
- Crewe to Manchester Airport taxi
- Northwich to Manchester Airport taxi
- Runcorn to Manchester Airport taxi
- Widnes to Manchester Airport taxi
- Warrington to Manchester Airport taxi
Lancashire, Merseyside and Staffordshire
- Preston to Manchester Airport taxi
- Blackburn to Manchester Airport taxi
- St Helens to Manchester Airport taxi
- Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport taxi
Not listed? Enter your postcode in the booking form. If it gives a price, we cover it. See also Manchester Airport transfers from UK cities.
Manchester Airport to Liverpool Airport
A saloon between Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport costs £69.00 from our booker, about 36 minutes. See our Liverpool airport taxi page.
Other airports: Gatwick airport taxi, Heathrow airport taxi, Stansted airport taxi, Luton airport taxi, London City airport taxi, Southend airport taxi, Southampton airport taxi, Birmingham airport taxi, Bristol airport taxi, Liverpool airport taxi, Edinburgh airport taxi, Glasgow airport taxi.
How to Book a Taxi to Manchester Airport
- Get your Manchester airport taxi quote. Enter your address in the form at the top of the page. Every car type and price shows straight away.
- Choose a car by passengers and luggage. Add a return journey to save 5%.
- Add flight details, child seats and notes for the driver.
- Get confirmation by email, with your driver’s details before you travel.
Prefer to talk to someone? Call +44 7575 470883 or email info@airportstaxiuk.co.uk. Bookings are taken 24/7.
About Airports Taxi UK
Airports Taxi UK is run by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd (Company No. 17416613), registered at 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. For flight and terminal information, see the official Manchester Airport website.
Manchester Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Manchester city centre to the airport?
£50.11 in a saloon from Piccadilly, about 26 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
£83.77 in a saloon or £108.09 in an MPV, about 54 minutes.
Is the drop-off charge included?
Yes. It is already in the fare.
Where will my driver meet me?
Inside the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a sign with your name.
How long will the driver wait?
One hour free after your flight lands. We track the flight.
Is a return cheaper?
Yes. Booking both legs together saves 5%.
Book Your Manchester Airport Taxi
Use the form at the top of the page for a fixed price in under a minute, or call +44 7575 470883.