Airline Tickets to Manchester

Manchester is located in the north west of England. Its history begins with the Romans who founded here a fort and a settlement around 79AD. Historical records show that in the 16th century Manchester was a center of the wool trade, and with the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century it became an important manufacturing city known for its textile production. Manchester’s achievements were so impressive that during the Victorian era it was called "Cottonopolis" and "Warehouse City".

After the years of prosperity, the city entered a period of economic recession during the 1960-70s. When the city nearly recovered, Manchester suffered a further setback when in 1996 the Irish Republicans detonated a large bomb in a department store in the city centre. However, this sad event turned out to be the beginning of the city's regeneration. A huge amount of money and effort was put into rebuilding the center and other parts of the city. Manchester was transformed into a large modern metropolis with 21st-century style.

As it always happens with all great cities, it is the people who really make the place special. Mancunians have an attitude to life and a way of doing things their own way. They are known as friendly and open people with and an appetite for adventure (and a party).

Read further about Manchester in our City Guide ...

Airport Address: Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Distance and Location: The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Airport Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Airport E-mail: None
Airport Telephone: (0)161 489 3000
Country Code: 44
Time Zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.